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LMVA provides a variety of interpretive services during the summer, including campfire programs for children and adults at area campgrounds.  During a campfire program you might learn something about mountain history, including depictions of mountain men, Imperial Valley farmers, a Kumeyaay Native American, or the first Ranger on the mountain.  Mountain wildlife crafts are also presented.

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Cowboy re-enactment.

Other programs include Hug-A-Tree, and Pine Cone Bird Feeders.  LMVA volunteers also lead Nature Walks during the summer, providing interpretive information regarding the forest flora and fauna. You can even create your own program!

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LMVA leads a Nature Walk.

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Re-enactment of Carl Brenner, the first Ranger of the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.

LMVA is working with the Forest Service to receive authorization to conduct a Trail Ambassador Program.  Under this program, hikers, equestrians, and bikers will interact with hikers on certain trails, provide information, make sure everyone is safe and not lost, and observe/report any unusual activity.  Ambassadors will be trained in two-way radio use, in case emergency personnel need contacting.  It is expected that this program will free up scarce Forest Service staff to patrol more remote trails.