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Ranger
Ralph
Club
Ranger Ralph is the head of
our children’s club and has
been encouraging children and
their families to enjoy and
understand Dartmoor over the
last 23 years.
The Ranger Ralph Club was born
from the Moor Care Programme
which was a campaign to raise
awareness and understanding of how
recreational damage is caused, and
how by following some simple
advice, future damage may be
prevented.
Initially, family fun events were added to
the huge programme of traditional walks
that Dartmoor National Park provided at
that time and it began to feel like a club.
Ranger Ralph, a cartoon character, became
part of the real-life ranger team and
membership of his club and the newsletter
evolved.
The Ranger Ralph Club is as important
now as it was 23 years ago. In a world of
growing concern for children not spending
enough time outside with nature, we at
Dartmoor National Park are providing
the opportunity for children, together
with their families, to discover Dartmoor’s
natural beauty and cultural heritage in a
way you might not achieve on your own.
Details of our events are on the
Funzone page of our website.
dartmoor.gov.uk
The Ranger Ralph Club is open to all
children between the ages of 5-12
years together with their families.
It’s a club for those who enjoy being
outdoors and exploring what makes
Dartmoor special.
We meet on a regular basis and
each activity is safely led by a
Dartmoor National Park Ranger. The
club runs twelve outdoor events per
year. These are all free to members.
When you become a member, you will
receive a membership starter pack
which includes a membership card, a
sticker and badge, a ruler and pencil,
a bookmark, a colouring book and
colouring pencils plus a folder to keep it
all in.
You will also receive a quarterly
newsletter full of seasonal news,
competitions, things to make and do
and the dates of our events.
Membership is just £12 per child per
year. I look forward to welcoming you to
my Ranger Ralph Club soon.
Fancy joining the club?
Send Ranger Ralph an email at
education@dartmoor.gov.uk
or call on 01626 831080
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