Junior Refuge Ranger Day at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Junior Refuge Ranger Day is a chance for participants to earn their Junior Refuge Ranger badge. This is a station-style event on Saturday, Feb. 21 beginning at 10 a.m., where families make stops at different stations, learn and play games, and collect stamps for their event passport. Once they’ve collected enough stamps, participants can attend an official swearing-in ceremony to become a Junior Refuge Ranger.

Puddles, the official Blue Goose mascot of the National Wildlife Refuges, will be attending for the swearing-in ceremonies and for photo opportunities. Families can expect fun activities inside and outside our Visitor Center. This year, we will also have Gisa Nico, author of “Fish in the Desert: The Untold Story of the Death Valley Pupfish”, giving a book reading and signing to participants at noon during the event.