The Park Ranger Institute is a training opportunity for sworn, non-sworn, naturalists, line officers or administrators to gain knowledge and training in subjects affecting today's Parks. This training is offered to all agencies and is not exclusive to North Carolina officers.

We have gathered numerous skilled instructors to provide an interesting and educational line of courses. Please refer to the listing of Courses for specifics of each class offered. The Curriculum is a detailed, day-by-day schedule of courses and events.

We invite all agencies having an interest in any of the topics to attend. The next Institute offered is January 6-11, 2008. Preregistration for the 2008 Institute is due by December 23, 2007 and specifics can be found on our Registration page.

If you have any questions about the Institute, we invite you to contact us.

The Park Ranger Institute is held at the campus of the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg, NC. We have had the privilege of using these facilities for the past 20 years. This campus provides us with use of the Dorms, Range, Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Driving Track, Auditorium and classrooms.

Information about the campus and pertinent policies and procedures, as well as maps, can be found on our Location page.

Executive Director
John R. Byrd, Sr. - Timberlake, NC
jrbsenior@charter.net

Secretary
Kim Hicks - Goshen, IN
rangerkim@aol.com

Registrar/Treasurer
David Cox - High Point, NC
david.cox@highpointnc.gov

Board Members
Arthur Mertz - Hampton, VA
Brady Smith - Xenia, OH
Doug Long - Newport News, VA
Clint Richardson - Greensboro, NC
John Patrick - Ohio State Parks, OH
Larry Barham - Greensboro, NC
Matt Hunt - NC Zoo
Harold Ernsberger - Goshen, IN
Kim Hicks - Goshen, IN
Robert Farrell - Newport News, VA
Steve Savidge - Deleware State Parks, DE
Yancy King - NC Stae Parks, NC
Rebecca Montaldo - Fayetteville, NC
Ryan Conrad - Ft. Myers, FL
Loretta Barlow - Gloucester, VA

The North Carolina Justice Academy
Conservation & Enforcement Division - NCRPA

We are starting a golf tournament for Sunday January 6th from 1pm-5pm and the entry fee is $25.

The past Institute was a great success. We would like to express a sincere thank you to all who attended.

We feel confident that all who attended left with a greater knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in their courses.

To see photo of the past Institute, please check out our Picture Gallery.

We look forward to seeing new faces and previous attendees at the next Institute.