junior ranger patch

Youth Ranger Patch Program
Explore • Learn • Protect!

Visit and Explore our Beautiful Parks! To receive a Junior Ranger Patch, complete the following activities (designed for ages 12 and under with parental supervision).
Goal: Complete all of the activities listed below.
Proof of Completion: See each challenge for the exact proof needed and submit your completed guide/log to receive your patch. See the main Patch Program page for where to make your submittal.

Welcome, Junior Ranger! Welcome to your Junior Ranger adventure! This guide is full of fun and informative activities that will help you explore nature, learn about the world around you, and discover how to protect the environment. To document your educational journey a Junior Ranger Journal or Designated Learning Notebook is recommended, but simply a few sheets of blank paper will suffice.

Ranger Safety Tips

  • Stay on marked trails.
  • Look don’t touch unfamiliar plants.
  • Stay with an adult or parks staff led group.
  • Carry water and wear sunscreen.
  • Respect wildlife and observe from a distance.

Activities