The Park Ranger Institute

The Park Ranger Institute stands at the forefront of a crucial mission: to enrich the knowledge and skills of those tasked with the stewardship of our parks.

This mission is not just about preserving the natural beauty and integrity of park lands for future generations; it's also about ensuring that every visitor's experience is safe, educational, and memorable. By offering comprehensive and diverse training, we aim to address the multifaceted challenges that today's park visitors, lands, and staff face. From ecological conservation practices to effect

05/27/2026

Go to theblueline.com for full opportunity details!

05/18/2026

Two positions available at Wyoming State Parks ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/5300733/parks-maintenance-assistant-keyhole-state-park-2026-01023?keywords=parks%20maintenance%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/5335390/interpretive-ranger-absaroka-district-2026-01272?keywords=ranger&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

The wheels are in motion for 2027! Save the dates and don't forget to hit the "share" icon.

04/03/2026

The two sessions of the 2026 Ranger Institute are now complete, and they were truly memorable experiences. Notably, history was made with our second session being hosted in Delaware, marking the first time an Institute was held outside of North Carolina in the 47-year history of the PRI. In my view, these were the best two Institutes we've ever conducted.

Highlights:
•Locations: Both new locations were exceptional.
•Classes: We introduced more new classes than ever before.
•Off-Site Trips: There were some fantastic off-site excursions.

Please keep an eye on our page and website for next year’s dates and other important updates to be announced. As I always say, your word of mouth is our most powerful advertisement. Please continue to spread the word about the PRI to other agencies in your area. Although attendance was lower for each session, we welcomed new agencies and saw familiar faces return after some time away.

We have launched a new online overall evaluation for these two sessions. We encourage everyone to complete the evaluation to share what you liked, what you didn’t, and what you would like to see in the future. Please send any new class suggestions to me at [email protected] by June 10th so we can discuss them at our next board meeting.

Finally, remember that the PRI is a unified group of diverse individuals united by a common goal: “Protecting natural resources and Park visitors” As always, take care and stay safe.

John R. Byrd Sr. – Executive Director
Date: 04-03-26

04/02/2026

For almost 50 years, our mission has been to develop training for park staff that is relevant, meaningful, and inclusive.
As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to excellence in our training initiatives, guided by the core values of respect, integrity, and stewardship of the natural treasures entrusted to us. Together, we are building a legacy of connection and conservation that will benefit generations to come.

04/01/2026

John Smiddy shared a short video from the Drone class. Enjoy!