City of Santa Fe Junior Ranger Program
Explore Santa Fe’s parks, river, plants, animals, history, and culture as a City of Santa Fe Junior Ranger.
The Junior Ranger Program invites kids and families to get outside, visit local parks, and learn how to care for the land, water, wildlife, and communities that make Santa Fe special. Through hands-on activities, young explorers can discover the Santa Fe River watershed, investigate soil and geology, identify native plants, look for animal tracks, and learn about the people and traditions that continue to shape this place.
Junior Rangers are curious, respectful, and ready to help. Whether you are visiting Water History Park, the Railyard, Las Acequias Park, Cross of the Martyrs, Frenchy’s Field, or another Santa Fe park, every visit is a chance to notice something new and practice caring for the outdoors we all share.
What Junior Rangers Explore
Junior Rangers learn about:
Water and Watersheds
Discover how the Santa Fe River connects parks, neighborhoods, plants, animals, and people.
Geology and Soil
Look closely at rocks and soil to understand what supports life in Santa Fe.
Flora
Identify native plants, pollinators, and important species like cottonwood, chamisa, apache plume, and piñon pine.
Wildlife
Follow clues like tracks, scat, and sightings to learn about animals such as deer, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, birds, insects, and lizards.
History and Culture
Explore Santa Fe’s living history, including acequias, traditional agriculture, and the many communities who have cared for this land.
Get Involved
Families, educators, community partners, and volunteers are invited to help young people connect with Santa Fe’s parks and open spaces.
To learn more about the City of Santa Fe Junior Ranger Program, contact:
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Become a Santa Fe Junior Ranger
Learn. Explore. Care.
Become part of Santa Fe’s living history and help protect this special place for people, plants, and animals.