Steps to earn your Junior Ranger patch
Pick up a book
Pick up a free booklet at a participating Minnesota state park shown in the map below.
Complete activities
Explore a Minnesota state park through fun activities in the booklet.
Earn your patch
Take your completed booklet to a state park ranger station or visitor center to collect your patch!
Two booklets to choose from
Designed for ages six and up
Junior Ranger:
Search for Superpowers
Discover the hidden superpowers of plants and animals at state parks through engaging activities.
Designed for ages nine and up
Junior Ranger:
Get Curious
Investigate mysterious and misunderstood wildlife through activities both on the page and in the park.
Picking up your Junior Ranger patch
Click to enlarge the map of parks with
booklets and patches
Take your completed booklet to a visitor center or ranger station shown on the map. Show staff your completed activities to earn your free Junior Ranger patch! If you are making a special trip to receive your patch, call ahead to ensure that staff will be available.
Both the booklet and the patch are free. We do not mail out booklets, but you can print your own. The front and back cover are full color, so be sure to set your print properties to save ink. Re-use the booklet as a coloring book after earning your patch.
Contact Jenni Webster, 651-539-4504 if you have questions about the program.