Ranger Planning Committee Meeting

Everyone is welcome to join in on our upcoming planning meeting. This small group is working on programming to offer around the state. We need your thoughts, ideas and training expertise!!

Programming ideas from the first meeting:

• Verbal Judo Techniques - How to speak with guests about rules
  
• De-escalation with patrons and enforcement
  
• Behavioral health - dealing with the homeless
  
• Ordinance - Admin  review to make sure they are up to date, process of how it works
  
•  Drones in Parks
  
• Ranger Roundtable - started at 2016 conference 
  
• Hike themes and ideas (groups)
  
• Jr Ranger programs
  
• Ways to keep volunteers engaged
  
• Invasive weed management
  
• Urban wildlife and fishing
  
• Self-defense training
  
• Special events
  
• Operations and how agency's differ on their needs/job descriptions
  
• Certifications park at conference
  
• Native / Cultural Resources and Sensitivity
  
• State Programs
  
• Open Space Conference (include agency planners)
  
• Multi Use Paths
  
• Interpretative