Yosemite National Park Service Ranger Chris Raines, a member of the Education Branch of YNP, visited Sierra Foothill Charter School on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She visited with TK through 2nd grade students first and then with students in grades 3 through 8, giving presentations that included many interesting facts and photos about a variety of animals native to Yosemite. Students then had the opportunity to check out some of the pelts and skulls of the animals they just learned about. 
Ranger Chris talks to 3rd through 8th grade students in Andrea Contreras' classroom.
Owen Eastwood and Lillan Engstrom take a close look (and feel) of antlers brought by Ranger Chris.
Chelsea Stillwell's TK/K students enjoyed touching the pelts and skulls and having Ranger Chris answer their questions.
Upper grade students enjoyed examining the pelts and skulls as well. Here, Ranger Chris is seen talking to Kolten Olsen.

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