Why Volunteer?

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By joining the Ridge Rangers volunteer program you can….

Volunteers monitoring Florida Scrub Jays

Gopher Tortoise

Save species from extinction!

Home to unique plants and animals found only along the Lake Wales Ridge, contributions of volunteers helps to ensure these rare ecosystems are preserved.

A volunteer measures a gopher tortoise burrow to help determine the age of the tortoise using the burrow

Gain Valuable Experience!

Learn new skills from workday leaders and fellow volunteers. Diverse individuals with varied talents willing to share their experience can always be found among the Ridge Rangers. Volunteering can also provide valuable job experience or even help lead to a career change.

Volunteers after restoring a native plant community in Polk County

Meet Interesting People!

Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet people from all over central Florida with similar interests

Creek at Highlands Hammock State Park

Enjoy the Outdoors!

With over 45 existing protected areas along the Lake Wales Ridge there is always a new habitat to explore and protect. As a Ridge Ranger you will not only visit but help protect these conservation areas.