Junior Ranger Program
Date: February 23, 2019
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
13839 Old Redwood Highway
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Registration Required: No
Junior Rangers
Calling all nature-loving kids! Check out this interactive series where kids grow their outdoor skills and help steward the earth. Youth ages 7-13 will explore regional parks with a ranger and park staff. To earn their official SCRP Junior Ranger badge and certification, kids must complete the Junior Ranger Passport booklet, which consists of completing a skills-building course, natural exploration course and assisting park staff at one service day event. Booklets are available at programs.
Skills: DIY Fishing Skills
Friday, September 17 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Spring Lake
Regional Park, Newanga entrance boat launch
Join a park
ranger to learn how to make some simple fishing tools and review some fishing
rules. Then we’ll discuss some of the fish that inhabit Spring Lake Regional
Park. You’ll then head out to fishing access points to see if you can put your
new-found knowledge to use with the help of the park ranger. Bring your own
fishing pole if you have one. Otherwise poles will be provided. The cost is $10
per person in county, $12 out of county and registration is required. Parking
is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. For more information, contact Stephen
Peake at Stephen.Peake@sonoma-county.org.
Service Project: Steelhead Gravel Hopper Painting
Saturday, September 25 • 10-11 a.m.
Steelhead
Beach Regional Park
What is that
giant concrete structure at Steelhead Beach? Find out what purpose the
structure served, some history behind it and help restore and protect this
historic site. Bring clothing that can get paint on them. Registration is
required for this volunteer event. For more information, contact James Gergus
at James.Gergus@sonoma-county.org.
Service Project: Par Course Repair and Refresh
Saturday, October 2 • 10-11 a.m.
Ragle Ranch Regional Park
Everyone
needs exercise to stay healthy and happy. The par course at Ragle Ranch is used
frequently by the public and is exposed to weather all year long. Help the park
ranger and park staff spruce up some par course exercise stations so they can
be enjoyed for years to come. Please wear clothing that can get dirty or paint
on them. Registration is required for this volunteer event. For more
information, contact Darren Davis at Darren.Davis@sonoma-county.org.
Skills: Lost? How to Orient Using a Compass
Friday, October 15 • 5-6:30 p.m.
Crane Creek Regional Park
Join
the park staff while you learn the basics of using a compass. Park rangers will
explain “true north” and cardinal directions and what that means to you. Use
your new skills and use a compass to find the lost treasure hidden at Crane
Creek Regional Park. Registration is required for this free event. Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. For more information, contact Nathan Kemp at Nathan.Kemp@sonoma-county.org.
Nature Exploration: Predator by Day, Predator by Night - Cancelled
Sunday, October 24 • 6:30-8 p.m.
North
Sonoma Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve
Let’s explore traits that allow animals to thrive whether diurnal,
nocturnal or crepuscular. Join a park ranger and learn about traits that
animals in Sonoma County have to help them survive during all hours of the day
or night. The cost is $10 per person in county and $12 out of county and
registration is required. Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. For more information, contact Ilana Stoelting at Ilana.Stoelting@sonoma-county.org.
Service Project: Trail Cam Tips, Tricks & Testing
Friday, November 5 • 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
The
park ranger needs your help getting trail cameras ready for Regional Parks to
use. Trail cameras are a vital tool that park rangers use to monitor wildlife and
investigate suspicious behavior. Learn proper placement and testing. Each
participant will help use natural elements to camouflage the trail cameras so
they blend into the natural surroundings. Registration is required for this free event. For more information, contact Darren Davis at Darren.Davis@sonoma-county.org.
Nature Exploration: How to Hike Like a Park Ranger
Sunday, November 12 • 4-5 p.m.
Foothill Regional Park
One
of our favorite ways to explore the parks is hiking. Join a park ranger to
learn about the basics you need to know before exploring the parks on foot. The
group will then take a nice hike up an easy trail to get the blood pumping and
explore one of the most popular trails at Foothill Regional Park. Bring your
own snacks, water, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing and wear comfortable
hiking footwear. The cost is $10 per person in county and $12 out of county and
registration is required. Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. For
more information, contact Kep Eng at Kep.Eng@sonoma-county.org.
Skills: Backcountry Cooking
Saturday, November 20 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Helen Putnam Regional Park
Are you tired of eating freeze-dried food out of a plastic bag
when you’re backpacking or staying in the backcountry? Let the park ranger show
you some tips for creating tasty food that will survive the hike and be easy to
make. After learning some tricks, we’ll enjoy some treats. The cost is $10 per
person in county and $12 out of county and registration is required. Parking is
$7 or free for Regional Parks members. For more information, contact Michaela Greppi at Michaela.Greppi@sonoma-county.org.
Nature Exploration: Mud Flat Exploration
Saturday, December 4 • 3:30-5 p.m.
Westside Regional Park, Day Use Area
Bring your rain boots because this
could get a little muddy! Join the park ranger and explore the tidal mud flats
surrounding Westside Regional Park. The park ranger will discuss the ocean and
the impact of the tides on specific creatures in the Bodega Bay Harbor. You may
even be able to dig up some clams. Bring your
sense of adventure and warm clothes that could get a little dirt on them. Some spare rain boots
will be available if needed. The cost is $10 per person in county and $12 out
of county and registration is required. Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. For more information, contact Carson Hunter at Carson.Hunter@sonoma-county.org.
Service Project: Re-Chipping a Playground
Saturday, December 11 • 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Maddux Ranch Regional Park
Part of a park ranger’s job is to
keep everyone safe. Help the park ranger complete this mission by adding more
protective wood chips to the children’s playground at Maddox Ranch Regional
Park. After applying the protective chips, the playground will probably need to
be tested! Registration is required for this free event. For more information, contact Darren Davis
at Darren.Davis@sonoma-county.org.
Skills: Day in the Life of a Park Ranger
Saturday, December 18 • 1-2:30 p.m.
Riverfront Regional Park
Bring your questions about the job
of a Sonoma County Regional park ranger. You’ll get hands on with the tools of
the trade and hear some stories from the field from a seasoned park ranger.
Learn the qualifications and skills needed to safely and effectively patrol the
parks. Hop in and check out some of the patrol vehicles that park rangers use
to get around. The cost is $10 per person in county and $12 out of county and registration
is required. Parking is $7 or free for Regional Parks members. For more information, contact
James Gergus at James.Gergus@sonoma-county.org.
Junior Ranger Badging Ceremony
Sunday, December 19 • 2-3 p.m.
Ragle Ranch Regional Park
Congratulations on completing the requirements to become a badged
Junior Ranger. Join our Park Ranger leadership for our Junior Ranger badging
ceremony for those who have completed 1 Skill Building course, 1 Natural
Exploration Course and 1 Service Project. Bring your completed Junior Ranger
Passport Book to verify your class completions. After the ceremony participants
can celebrate by playing on the playground, enjoying the view of the West
County or both! We will meet near the Gazebo. For more information contact
Darren Davis at Darren.Davis@sonoma-county.org.