Become a Junior Canal Steward

 

Students getting an up-close look of a historical lock on the C&O Canal.

NPS Photo

 

Welcome Future Canal Stewards

The C&O Canal needs YOU to help protect your National Historical Park for generations to come! A 184.5 mile early engineering marvel, historical lockhouses, the Potomac River, and even rare plants – there are endless reasons why stewardship is important to the C&O Canal.

Directions

• This program includes 5 stewardship activities you can do at your own pace. You will train to become a Junior Canal Steward through interesting stories, videos, activities, and more.
• Click on each activity below and follow the instructions on each page. Get ready to create memories and discover ways you can play an active part in preserving your National Historical Park!

 

 

Your Last Mission

• Now that you've completed all the activities in the Virtual Junior Canal Stewards program, your mission isn't done yet!
• Be an example and practice your stewardship skills! Take everything that you've learned and share it with friends and family.
• Stay involved and join the Canal Stewards Volunteer Program with official park partner – the C&O Canal Trust.

 

Click the image to download your certificate.

NPS Photo / Raisa Barrera

Congratulations!

You completed the C&O Canal Virtual Junior Canal Stewards program.

Click here to claim your certificate of completion

 

"We are stewards of an irreplaceable environment. This is an awesome task as well as a precious gift."

~President Jimmy Carter