Become a Junior Ranger!
After a five-year break, “Junior Rangers” is back at the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (TRNERR). Junior Rangers gather at more than 70 California State Parks from the redwood region, to the high sierras, to the sunny Southern California beaches. Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to take part in this exciting program, designed to help them discover the rich natural and cultural heritage preserved in parks.
At TRNERR, the Junior Ranger Program takes place every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with different topics presented at each session. Estuarine ecology, natural and cultural history, plants, and wildlife are among the subjects likely to be explored. Junior Rangers earn awards such as pins, certificates, and patches as they progress through the program. Programs are held rain or shine and it’s FREE! Each Junior Ranger must be signed up by a parent or guardian and can do so at the beginning of any program.
First day of the program is August 22, 2024.
Click here to view the 2024 calendar with a detailed description of topics covered.
Junior Ranger program notes
Children with special needs or large groups should be coordinated in advance with education staff: (619) 575-3613 ext. 306.
One time visitors who wish to become Jr Rangers and cannot attend the regularly scheduled program, can pick up a copy of the California State Parks Junior Ranger Adventure Guide in the visitor center.