B.A.R.K. Ranger Induction Ceremonies: Friday, September 22, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for individual inductions.
B.A.R.K. stands for:
Bag your pet’s waste
Always leash your pet
Respect wildlife
Know where you can go
By joining the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program, you and your pet will learn proper “petiquette” when visiting Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will take a walk with a Park Ranger to learn the principles of being a B.A.R.K. Ranger, after which they'll receive a certificate of completion and bandana. Each session is limited to 10 dogs. Have a pet that does best without unfamiliar dogs? We will hold individual induction ceremonies on a drop in basis from 2-4 p.m.
In the month of September, the B.A.R.K. Ranger program is part of our Migration Celebration, a month-long celebration of the fall migration of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and more. By joining this program and taking the guided hike, you will “migrate” ⅔ mile. Registration is required. Call 419-898-0014 to register starting on August 26th. This event is free.