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Nature Poetry

Devils Tower National Monument

River meandering through green grass field, with red cliffs and trees in background.
The Belle Fourche River inspired our example poem! This river eroded away the surrounding rock to expose Devils Tower.

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Are you a poet? Time for you to show it! Think about something in nature that has inspired you. It could be a flower, a sunset, a hike... the possibilities are endless!
Follow the format for a cinquain poem or make up your own!

Cinquain Poem Directions

Line 1: one word, noun
Line 2: two words, adjectives which describe the subject
Line 3: three words, action
Line 4: four word phrase, how the subject feels/makes you feel
Line 5: one word, synonym for the subject

Example Cinquain Poem

River
Winding, flowing
Always changing course
Giving life to many
Water

Share Your Poem

Share your poem with your family and friends.

We'd love to hear from you! With an adult’s permission, email us your poem at: deto_interpretation@nps.gov

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    Art in Nature

    A red, orange wood lily in a grassy area with a small bundle of white flowers in the background.

    Activity 1 for Devils Tower National Monument's Virtual Junior Ranger Program. Express your experiences in nature with art.

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    Map Scavenger Hunt

    A hiking trail crossing through a prairie with Devils Tower, trees, and a rainbow in the background.

    Activity 2 for Devils Tower National Monument's Virtual Junior Ranger Program. Explore the park map with a scavenger hunt.

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    Devils Tower Model Challenge

    Model of Devils Tower made out of acorn caps with black background

    Activity 3 for Devils Tower National Monument's Virtual Junior Ranger Program. Construct your own version of Devils Tower.

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    Draw a Bat

    A brown and black bat on the side of a red wooden building with a blue pen for scale.

    Activity 4 for Devils Tower National Monument's Virtual Junior Ranger Program. Create your own bat!

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    Nature Poetry

    River meandering through grassy field with red cliffs and trees in the background.

    Activity 5 for Devils Tower National Monument's Virtual Junior Ranger Program. Show off your creative writing skills inspired by nature.

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    Backyard Geology

    Devils Tower against a blue sky background with the boulder field and pine trees in the foreground.

    Activity 6 for Devils Tower National Monument's Virtual Junior Ranger Program. Explore the geology of your own backyard.

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    Devils Tower Virtual Junior Ranger Badge and Certificate

    Become official! Join us by swearing-in as a Devils Tower National Monument Virtual Junior Ranger.

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Last updated: May 21, 2020