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registration books were signed by 17*725 hikers. 



During each week three nature hikes were conducted by one of the 

 Park Naturalist Staff. On these hikes the Naturalist described the 

 purpose, geology, topography and history of Algonquin Park. The flora 

 and fauna were described and discussed as they were encountered. 

 Emphasis was laid upon forest fire prevention, problems of forest and 

 wildlife management, and conservation. A total of 29 conducted hikes 

 were attended by 709 hikers. 



A programme for the children's camps was continued. This consist- 

 ed of visits to the various camps by a member of the Museum Staff to 

 give illustrated talks and to show films. During July and August 12 

 camp visits were made and a programme was presented to a total of 1,389 

 campers . 



This year saw the continuation of awards by the Museum in the form 

 of certificats and crests to campers who, under the guidance of a camp 

 counsellor passed the requirements for Junior, Intermediate or Senior 

 Naturalist Certificateas. The response from the camps was much greater 

 this year and with greater cooperation, between the counsellors and the 

 Museum Staff the nymbers of awards increased grealy over last year. 

 This year 66 campers qualified as Junior Naturalist, 31 obtained their 

 Intermediate Certificates and 10 met the requirements for the Senior 

 Naturalist Certificate. This made a total of 107 Naturalist Awards. 



During the summer, requests were made by groups for special talks 

 and films. These groups which numbered eleven and included Boy Scouts, 

 Guides, classes from local schools, camps from outside the Park, and 

 the R.A.P. and U.S.A.F. Cadets. The total attendance for these groups 

 was ^85. 



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