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Everglades National Park
Be A Junior Ranger
 
Junior Rangers at Visitor Center

Explore, Learn, Protect - Be a Junior Ranger!

Become a Junior Ranger while exploring three of the South Florida National Parks (Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne National Park, and Everglades National Park). Kids can pick up a free booklet at any park visitor center.  Complete the required activities at each park to earn an official Junior Ranger badge. Junior Rangers who complete the entire book can earn all three badges, plus a South Florida's National Parks patch.

For a sneak peak, you can download the books in either English, Spanish or Creole.  Just follow the links below!  Please be advised that these files are large and may take a few minutes to download.

 
 
 
 
Junior Ranger Gazette
National Park Junior Ranger Programs connect young people to their National Parks through many hands-on, guided and self-guided activities. Designed to engage children and families in the National Park experience, Junior Ranger Programs cultivate future generations of park stewards and explorers. Find out more about the national Junior Ranger program in our Junior Ranger Gazette.
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You can also be an online Junior Ranger. We call them WebRangers!
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Family Fun Pack
Family Fun Packs
Everything you need to explore the Glades!
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E-Field Trip
Explore the reptiles and amphibians of the Everglades in this free online experience!
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Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The Everglades served as the backdrop for much of the military action during the Seminole Wars. The Seminole and Miccosukee people sought refuge within the isolated and relatively unknown expanse of land and water.

Last Updated: March 16, 2007 at 09:21 EST