

Overview

The California Interagency Wilderness Ranger Academy provides an opportunity to access high quality skill building for those who engage in wilderness work in California. It offers excellent opportunities for connecting Wilderness stewards – agency, partnership staff, and volunteers across the region both inside and outside of the classroom.

Courses are designed to provide skills-based training at various levels of experience. The training will take advantage of existing virtual modules that were developed to adapt to the challenges of Covid-19 in combination with site-based teaching of physical skills. In addition, the event will facilitate connections that promote camaraderie of participants developed while comparing notes and sharing stories around campfires.
Registration is first come first served and open through May 5th. Due to high enrollment, it is not always possible to provide every participant with their first choice for the certification sessions. Upon registration you will be asked to rank sessions and we will work to enroll you in your highest choices depending on availability. You will be notified of the specific courses you are enrolled in 2 weeks in advance of academy.
Location & Accommodations
This year's ranger academy is located in the San Bernandino mountains at the Heart Bar Search and Rescue Facility located at: 46422 Heart Bar Park Rd, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305. Campsites will be provided to academy participants free of charge.
Parking is limited at this location. Please carpool when possible and note that if you bring a car, it may not always be immediately accessible.