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Ridge Rangers

Why Volunteer

By joining the Ridge Rangers volunteer program you can…

Volunteers monitoring Florida Scrub Jays
Volunteers monitoring Florida Scrub Jays

A volunteer measures a gopher tortoise burrow to help  determine the age of the tortoise using the burrow
A volunteer measures a gopher tortoise burrow to help  determine the age of the tortoise using the burrow

Creek at Highlands Hammock State Park
Creek at Highlands Hammock State Park

Save species from extinction!

Home to unique plants and animals found only along the Lake Wales Ridge, contributions of volunteers helps to ensure these rare ecosystems are preserved.

Gain Valuable Experience!

Learn new skills from workday leaders and fellow volunteers. Diverse individuals with varied talents willing to share their experience can always be found among the Ridge Rangers. Volunteering can also provide valuable job experience or even help lead to a career change.

Meet Interesting People!

Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet people from all over central Florida with similar interests.



Enjoy the Outdoors!

With over 45 existing protected areas along the Lake Wales Ridge there is always a new habitat to explore and protect. As a Ridge Ranger you will not only visit but help protect these conservation areas.

 

Volunteers after restoring a native plant community in Polk County
Volunteers after restoring a native plant community in Polk County

 

 

Gopher Tortoise
 Gopher Tortoise

 


Volunteer Programs

Chinsegut Nature Center
Freshwater Fisheries
Hunter Safety
Kids' Fishing Clinics
Project WILD
Red Tide Offshore Monitoring
Reserve Officer
Ridge Rangers Project
Sport Fishing Education
Stock Enhancement Research
Youth Hunting Program of Florida

 

Our mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.