“I attended the Institute for the first time eight years ago as a new part time ranger from a small county in Indiana. My goal was to become a full time park ranger. The training I have received at the Institute not only helped me establish that goal, but I am now a park ranger in Lake County Florida on the ground floor in developing a new park ranger section. I now have my sights set on becoming park ranger supervisor. It would not have happened without the training, encouragement and networking opportunities I received while at The Ranger Institute. Thank you-“
Kimberlee Ernsberger – Park Ranger Lake County Parks and Trails, FL
“The Park Ranger Institute is one of the best training opportunities on the market today. I know that the training I have received there has had a big impact on the position I hold today.
I highly recommend this training for career professionals as well as college students interested in this field.”
Robert Farrell – Chief Park Ranger Newport News Park Rangers, VA
"Excellent courses and training that covers material not only beneficial to Park Rangers but other professionals as well.”
Loretta Barlow – Park Naturalist Newport News, VA
“The Park Ranger Institute is the most action packed week of training to be found anywhere….the knowledge, experience, and connections made in one week at this training are worth their weight in gold.”
Matt Hunt - Park Ranger NC Zoo, Asheboro, NC
“The Institute provides the most up-to-date information possible for both sworn and non-sworn personnel. I have been attending the Institute for five years and I truly look forward to attending year after year. I have met rangers from all over the United States at the Institute and as a result, I always bring back fresh ideas that I can use out in the field at my own department. The Ranger Institute has made me a better ranger.”
Ryan Conrad – Park Ranger Lee County Parks and Recreation, FL
“Most cost effective training available in the country. The networking opportunities can’t be beat”
Capt. Steve Savidge – Park Ranger Delaware State Parks, DE
“Networking is the key to knowledge; knowledge is the key to success. The Ranger Institute will give you the keys to succeed. There is no better training for the money anywhere.”
Clint Richardson, Lake Operations Greensboro Parks and Recreation, NC