Junior Ranger Program

Checkout this interactive program where youth grow their outdoor skills and help steward the earth. Youth ages 7-13 will have the opportunity to explore their parks with a ranger each month. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing and wear comfortable footwear. 

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.

Skill: Compass & Orienteering

Saturday, September 21 • 10AM-12PM  
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park      
Ranger Bill          

Ranger Bill knows how to find his way around the parks…do you? Learn how to use a compass and map and go on a treasure hunt with your newly acquired skill! Dress for the weather and for walking. For more information, contact Ranger Bill by email at Bill.Trunick@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 433-1625. 
Fee: $5; parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members

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Skill: Health, Wellness, Par Course!

Sunday, October 27 • 10AM-12PM 
Spring Lake Regional Park - Jack Rabbit Meadow at the Newanga Entrance 
Ranger Keith

Do you like obstacle courses, relay races and games? Then you will have tons of fun exploring the par course route out at the lake with friends. Enjoy fun games and exercises in one of our most popular parks. Wear clothes you can move in and shoes to run in. For more information, contact Ranger Keith by email at Keith.Gray@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 539-8092. 
Fee: $5; parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members

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Skill: First Aid Outdoors

Sunday, November 3 • 2-4PM
Riverfront Regional Park
Ranger Ryan

What do you need to know or do to hike safely? Ranger Ryan knows what it takes to safely adventure outdoors and what to do in an emergency. Learn some basic first aid and some safety tips especially for kids. For more information, contact Ranger Ryan by email at Ryan.Conradi@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 433-1625.  
Fee: $5; parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members

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Nature Exploration: Stargazing

Sunday, December 11 • 5:30-7:30PM
Crane Creek Regional Park
Ranger Ilana and Ranger Stephen

Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered about the constellations? Where do you look to find each one? How did they get their names? Find your way around the night sky, and learn some of the myths behind these shining images. Dress warmly, bring blankets or chairs. For more information, contact Ranger Ilana by email at Ilana.Stoelting@sonoma-county.org or by phone at (707) 433-1625.  
Fee: $5; parking $7 or free for Regional Parks members

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