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Wild_Tribute
A2. Maintenance (miss “working with my hands”) and/or the impossible task of administration #ParkChat
cairochris
replying to @e_terren @e_terren @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute Just rain? 🤔 #ParkChat
kristarsha
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2 As a teacher/librarian I think education would be a good fit for me. #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
RT @aubreylenae16: Q2 #ParkChat Park rangers do a variety of things to keep parks, refuges, monuments, etc. operating! Maintenance, law enf…
ParksandPoints
replying to @Wild_Tribute @Wild_Tribute Administration, the unsung heroes of any org! #ParkChat
DryTortugasFilm
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2) #Parkchat Interpretation or Education, in order to help people understand the importance of preserving these special places for future generations; when people know more about their surroundings, they are more likely to go out of their way to protect them! Or Law Enforcement
kokuaelli
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @aubreylenae16 Sounds like fun to me! #parkchat
theRangerLife
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2. I think this is a common thing must visitors aren’t aware of. Especially in larger parks we have very specific roles. When in small parks you cross many divisions/roles. My job is in interpretation. So I’m one of the friendly frontline rangers giving programs #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 As a retired teacher I’d look for an educational position. And would occasionally give homework and assign detention. #ParkChat
HubbardJeff
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2. I’d enjoy doing the evening programs and being as irreverent as possible #ParkChat
mjn126
replying to @mjn126 @aubreylenae16 A2) sorry, forgot the why. because I love learning and also sharing what I learn. #ParkChat
beckyjlomax
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @aubreylenae16 @BadlandsNPS Oh right on! I didn’t even think of that one. Way cool. #ParkChat
t_jh2009
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2) I use to be a Seasonal Maintenance Worker at @GoldenGateNPS & if I had been given a full time position afterwards I may have stayed with the @NatlParkService. Instead I've been an NPS Volunteer at @JohnMuirNPS for nearly 25 years now. #ParkChat
EPCOTExplorer
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @Wild_Tribute I wanted to be an ornithologist because I loved birds of prey and owls. Still do. In thinking about that, I always imagined I’d work in the Everglades. #ParkChat #FindYourPark
unconpeace
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @59NationalParks Expanding beyond your regional base, eh? #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @naturetechfam @naturetechfam @aubreylenae16 @BadlandsNPS Indeed. #ParkChat
hksbks
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 @Wild_Tribute A2) Hey #ParkChat pals! Sneaking in here and there tonight. I think I'd thoroughly enjoy running outdoor educational activities and giving campfire talks.
publiclandlvr
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @Wild_Tribute And maintenance too! We have so many highly skilled professionals in the system: carpenters, electricians, waste water treatment operators. Any job you need to run a city exists in the NPS system. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints Would make sure to include the option to tag along with the SAR Rangers as well :) #ParkChat
RoadTripsCoffee
A2 I would LOVE to be one of the #nationalpark rangers that does the rifle and canon demonstrations. I think it would be awesome to learn how these weapons worked and be able to actually fire one! #ParkChat
aubreylenae16
Q3 #ParkChat Park rangers work in ALL public lands, everything from national parks, to wildlife refuges, to national monuments! If you could choose any site to live and work at, which one would it be? And what about this place inspires you to care so deeply about it?
59NationalParks
replying to @ParksandPoints @ParksandPoints @aubreylenae16 You guys are such good storytellers. Good choice. #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace This is actually my dream job. There's a seasonal position at Lava Beds in the fire lookout that I have my eye on when my kid is a little older. #ParkChat
kristarsha
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 The urge to give grades would be hard to resist 😉 #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
replying to @DryTortugasFilm @DryTortugasFilm @aubreylenae16 In our business, we work frequently with Interpretation Rangers in the Parks who have to approve our product. Always an insightful process! #ParkChat
theRangerLife
replying to @publiclandlvr @publiclandlvr @aubreylenae16 One of the best parts of the job is swearing in junior rangers! #ParkChat
TPRjerks
replying to @aubreylenae16
@aubreylenae16 A2 Education, Resource Management & SAR.
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RoadTripsCoffee
replying to @unconpeace @unconpeace @59NationalParks Absolutely! I've already been beyond my "region" but it was time to let everyone else know it. #ParkChat
Wild_Tribute
RT @aubreylenae16: Q3 #ParkChat Park rangers work in ALL public lands, everything from national parks, to wildlife refuges, to national mon…
ParksandPoints
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3) Wolf Trap for Derek (for his other career and passion of lighting design/performance) and Amy Beth is going with Sagamore Hill (if she can live in the house and write!) #ParkChat
unconpeace
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee I would do that only if I worked at a Revolutionary War battlefield and I got to talk with a fake British accent #parkchat
theRangerLife
replying to @DryTortugasFilm @DryTortugasFilm @aubreylenae16 An important role! #parkchat
Stars252525
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3 I'd love to be at @LittleBigNPS . The story fascinates me. Love being there any time of the year. Fascinating when I'm there late fall with no crowds. The emotions and feelings. #ParkChat
HubbardJeff
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3. I’d choose a quiet place like @OrganPipeNPS or @LassenNPS or @GreatBasinNPS - each a scenic gem #ParkChat
naturetechfam
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 #parkchat A3 @YellowstoneNPS. #lifegoals the plan is to "retire" there somehow, someday. 😊
unconpeace
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife @publiclandlvr @aubreylenae16 I would be the ranger in charge of swearing AT junior rangers #parkchat
59NationalParks
replying to @RoadTripsCoffee @RoadTripsCoffee @mdeichlerauthor Thought so. Well done. #ParkChat
ParksandPoints
replying to @59NationalParks @59NationalParks @aubreylenae16 Thanks so much! #ParkChat
publiclandlvr
replying to @theRangerLife @theRangerLife @aubreylenae16 I would be SO good at this! I would also expand the citizen ranger program that exists at @MountRainierNPS and @BandelierNPS. #ParkChat
louisbink
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 a3 - I think we all know there is a bit of hieraracy of building from smaller public lands to the big jobs at the larger more visited & coveted locales. Bless you and your Ranger colleagues for your dedication to the process! #ParkChat
kokuaelli
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3: wow, that’s a tough question! For me pick just one, I have no idea! #parkchat
carfreerunner
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A2 Interpreter. I've done some of that at a local nature preserve. #parkchat
kristarsha
replying to @aubreylenae16 @aubreylenae16 A3 a Nationa Seashore! I loooove the beach...so maybe @CapeCodNPS or @PadreIslandNPS helping with turtle releases would be amazing. #ParkChat