Hey kids, my name is Kristen and I'm an interpretive Ranger here at
Katmai National Park and Preserve. I'm here today to swear and those of you are ready to
officially become between your rangers of our park. How do you know that you're
ready to become a junior ranger of Katmai National Park and Preserve? Let's go
through this checklist to see if you qualify.
Have you completed the correct number of activities for your age group?
Have you mailed your book in to Katmai National Park and Preserve to be checked
by a ranger?
have you received your book your Ranger signed certificate and your Junior
Ranger badge in the mail from us?
If so, great! You're ready to officially become a junior Ranger of this park. If
not don't worry. Visit the "be a Junior Ranger" page on our website and learn
about the requirements for becoming an official Junior Ranger. Now let's get
started. First I want to tell you great job on completing your work there's so
much to learn about Katmai National Park and Preserve and becoming a junior
Ranger is just the beginning. Next I want you to raise your right hand in the air
and repeat after me
I
am proud to be a National Park Service Junior Ranger
I promise to appreciate, respect and protect all national parks
I promise to learn all I can about the natural world
and share it with my friends and family
I pledge to do my best to respect and appreciate nature
and take care of the plants and animals around me.
Congratulations! You are now an official Junior Ranger of Katmai National Park
and Preserve. Be sure to wear your badge proudly and remember to explore learn
and protect in your national parks and public lands.