Junior Ranger Program

Calling all nature lovin’ kids! Check out this wonderful interactive program where youth ages 7-13 can grow their outdoor skills, learn about nature, and stewardship of our planet. Earn a badge after completion of the program series. Bring a snack, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing, and wear comfortable footwear. Scout troops welcome!

For participants to earn their official SCRP Junior Ranger badge and certification, youth must complete the Junior Ranger Passport which consists of earning two patches and attending two service day events. The skill building or natural exploration patches are earned by attending two of our Junior Ranger programs that fall under that classification. 

Natural Exploration: Who's Here?

This event has been cancelled.
Thursday, December 6 • 4-5:30PM
North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park
Ranger Ilana 
Who’s been here? Be prepared to walk through mud and brush as we track critters that call this park their home, learn to spot animal signs and identify animal prints.  For more information, contact Ranger Ilana by email at Ilana.Stoelting@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 539-8092.
Fee: $5; parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members

Natural Exploration: Whale Watching

Saturday, January 12 • 4:30-6:30PM   
Gualala Point Regional Park - Visitor Center
Ranger Carson
Can you spot a whale as it swims by? Try out your spotting skills and learn about these giants of the sea and enjoy the sunset. Bring a jacket and snack along with binoculars if you have them. For more information, contact Ranger Carson by email at Carson.Hunter@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 875-3540.
Fee: $5; parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members

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Outdoor Skills: Building a Campfire

Saturday, February 23 • 3:30-5PM
Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach
Ranger Darren
Do you know how to safely build a campfire in a variety of ways? Learn tips and tricks to create an ideal scenario for a fun-filled campfire using different techniques and materials. Then, reward yourself with a roasted sweet treat over a fire. For more information, contact Ranger Darren by email at Darren.Davis@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 433-1625.
Fee: $5; parking $7 or  free for Regional Parks members

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