Rangers refine their park interpretation skills in preparation for the 2025 Territory Parks Alive program

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With the 2025 Territory Parks Alive program commencing 1 May, Rangers from across the Territory have been brushing up on their park interpretation skills as they prepare to deliver more than 250 ranger-guided activities across 15 Northern Territory parks and reserves over the coming months.

16 Rangers recently participated in Interpretive Techniques for Parks training in Batchelor and Alice Springs, enhancing their confidence and ability to deliver engaging visitor experiences. The two-day training sessions equip Rangers with the skills to share their knowledge in a way that is both informative and interpretive – helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of our parks’ natural and cultural values. By strengthening their communication techniques and providing practical tools, this training helps Rangers bring the stories of their park to life for over 3000 visitors each year.

The Territory Parks Alive program is an annual highlight on the Parks and Wildlife NT calendar with an assortment of activities on offer, including Be Croc Wise presentations, campfire talks, slideshows and nocturnal spotlighting walks. In addition, there are also a range of one-off events scheduled for 2025 including bike rides and a guided tour of Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve. Visitors have the opportunity to meet a Ranger and discuss the important work they are doing to protect our national parks. From learning about the iconic crocodiles and mysterious mangroves of the Top End, to the elusive reptiles and endangered palms of the Red Centre - these family-friendly activities are a fantastic opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the diverse plants and animals that call our parks home.

Territory Parks Alive runs from 1 May to 30 August 2025. Visit nt.gov.au/parksalive to download the Top End and the Central Australia and Barkly Parks Alive brochures, and for dates and times of specific activities. Keep an eye on the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Facebook page for upcoming events (note that bookings are required for some activities). You can also contact Parks and Wildlife on 08 8999 4555 for more information.

Ranger Toby uses props including a sponge and a bucket of water to demonstrate the porous qualities of Litchfield National Park’s escarpment country, as part of his training in preparation for the Territory Parks Alive program.Ranger Toby uses props including a sponge and a bucket of water to demonstrate the porous qualities of Litchfield National Park’s escarpment country, as part of his training in preparation for the Territory Parks Alive program.Ranger talks are a popular Territory Parks Alive activity at Finke Gorge National Park.

Ranger Toby uses props including a sponge and a bucket of water to demonstrate the porous qualities of Litchfield National Park’s escarpment country, as part of his training in preparation for the Territory Parks Alive program.
Ranger Toby uses props including a sponge and a bucket of water to demonstrate the porous qualities of Litchfield National Park’s escarpment country, as part of his training in preparation for the Territory Parks Alive program.

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