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Historical documents on 1st World Ranger Congress rediscovered

25 August 202226 August 2022 Wiebke Bomas

How it all began: On May 21, 1995, the then chairman of the International Ranger Federation, Gordon Miller, ceremoniously opened the first World Ranger Congress in Zakopane, Poland. As one of the first opportunities to meet rangers from around the… Read More

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IRF calls for applications to host next WRC

20 August 202220 August 2022 Wiebke Bomas

Can you imagine your national ranger association hosting the next World Ranger Congress? Then check out the International Ranger Federation’s call, which we are happy to share here including the linked application documents in English, French and Spanish: ENGLISH CALL… Read More

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