The City of Reno will host its Regional Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mira Loma Park, located at 3000 S. McCarran Boulevard.
The free event is open to the public and includes family-focused activities aimed at educating attendees about local parks, nature, and conservation.
"We’re excited to team up with our local ranger programs for an action-packed day of adventure and discovery at Mira Loma Park,” said Ward 3 Councilmember Miguel Martinez. “This is a great opportunity for families to get outside, discover the beauty of our local parks, and dive into some outdoor fun.”
Activities scheduled throughout the day include hourly interpretive education sessions and a bike rodeo led by Kiwanis International.
The Nevada Air National Guard will present the colors and perform the national anthem.
A Black Hawk helicopter, provided by the Nevada Army National Guard, is also scheduled to land on the park’s lawn.
The event is hosted in partnership with multiple organizations, including Nevada State Parks, Washoe County Park Rangers, Carson City Park Rangers, City of Reno Rangers, Nevada Army National Guard, Nevada Air National Guard, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Kiwanis International, and Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful.
The City of Reno Parks and Recreation Team is also continuing its Junior Ranger Program, which runs through December and features monthly activities at six Reno parks.
Participants can pick up a free Junior Ranger Guide at any City of Reno recreation facility or access it online.
After completing six activities and collecting six stickers, participants will be invited to a swearing-in ceremony in January where they will receive an official Junior Ranger Badge.
For more information and a schedule of activities, visit the City of Reno’s Junior Ranger page.
