Ridge Rangers after a successful trash pick up at Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek State Preserve
Ridge Rangers are a group of dedicated volunteers helping to preserve the last remaining fragments of the Lake Wales Ridge. The Ridge is a highly endangered ecosystem running down the spine of the Florida peninsula. Ridge Rangers are individuals of all different ages, backgrounds and skills, with a common goal - to make a difference.
Ridge Rangers from all of Florida work on projects from Lakeland to Lake Placid, such as the following:
Rare Plant Searches
Scrub Jay Monitoring
Trail Work
Exotic Species Removal
Fence Repair & Removal
Trash Removal
Land Steward
Clerical Work
Promotional Activities
Animal & Rare Plant Monitoring
Scientific Data entry
PARTNERS
The Ridge Rangers volunteer program is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in partnership and cooperation with the following public and private organizations: