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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Be A Junior Ranger
 
Gulf Islands National Seashore Junior Ranger Patch with dolphin and seascape.
This program is offered to children ages 6-12. To meet the Junior Ranger requirements, children need to attend a ranger-led program; walk a nature trail; visit a park museum or visitor center; pick up a bag of trash; or put recyclable materials in the recycle containers in the park. During off-season when the park does not offer as many ranger-led programs, an extra activity in the handbook will count as a ranger-led program. Each age group has different requirements. Once the requirements are completed, the child will receive a Junior Ranger certificate of completion and a badge. Gulf Islands Junior Ranger patches may also be purchased.
 
 

Ages 6-8

Ages 9-10

Ages 11-12

Attend Ranger Program

Attend Ranger Program

Attend Ranger Program

Visit a park museum

Visit a park museum

Visit a park museum

Walk a nature trail

Walk a nature trail

Walk a nature trail

Complete 3 activities in handbook

Complete 5 activities in handbook

Complete 8 activities in handbook

The Junior Ranger Program provides a great opportunity for children visiting the park to learn about animals, plants, and old forts. Children will enjoy the adventures of a Junior Ranger and the opportunity to earn a Junior Ranger badge. It's fun, rewarding, and free!

A park ranger talks to a junior ranger.
Junior Ranger Handbook
Learn all about becoming a Jr. Ranger
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The long roots of the sea oats help hold the dunes together.  

Did You Know?
The stunning sugar white beaches of Gulf Islands National Seashore are composed of fine quartz eroded from granite in the Appalachian Mountains. The sand is carried seaward by rivers and creeks and deposited by currents along the shore.

Last Updated: September 18, 2008 at 10:03 EST