What is NEPRA?

NEPRA members perform diverse duties in various agencies but share common needs and experiences

NEPRA is an association created to promote the advancement of the Park Ranger profession by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas through interaction with park professionals, educators and others interested in the Ranger profession. NEPRA plays a leadership role in encouraging the highest standards of public service in the region. The Association is committed to enhancing the Ranger profession through training, networking, research and social enrichment.

Click here to learn about the role of Park Rangers.

Thank You

NEPRA would like to thank the following and all those who donated items or services for our 2008 annual fundraising raffle.

  • Army Barracks Army Navy Store
  • Boston Harbor Island Alliance
  • Danvers Park Rangers
  • Eastern Mountain Sports, Inc.
  • Liann Graf
  • LL Bean
  • Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation
  • The Trustees of Reservations
  • Trail Head
  • Tully Lake Campground

    • Get Involved

    NEW  
    • Hello, NEPRA member!
      Your executive board is looking for your advice, suggestions, and ideas. Please answer our survey, posted at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZQJMZYR
      It should only take about five minutes. Please complete it by August 20th.We’re currently getting into the active planning stage for the next conference and are discussing other training opportunities so your input will be valuable!
      Thanks, in advance, for your participation! Thanks!
    • Read the response letter from the office of the Governor, Deval Patrick
    • NEPRA Has A Facebook Group Page.
      If you have a Facebook page join to check out the Discussion Board feature where you network with other members and more.
    • The new "Group/Agency" Annual Dues amounts are now listed on theMembershippage.
    • Want to be informed of upcoming events and take part in membership surveys?
      Send your email address to: webmaster@yankeeranger.org
      Please put "add me to the email list" in the subject line.
    Upcoming Events  

    2011 NEPRA Conference
    Thursday, November 17th
    DCR's Borderland State Park in the historic Ames mansion

    Here it is! The 2011 Conference Flyer and Registration.

    This year we are raffling off a set of 2 Old Town Dirigo 120 Kayaks with spray skirts, paddles and the cartop carriers. Tickets are $5 each and we are only selling 500. You do not need to be a member or present at the conference to win.

    Please Support NEPRA!
    Please bring a raffle item to help raise money for NEPRA. It's fun and for a good cause!

    DCR's Borderland State Park Website
    Board Meetings  
    • Last: October 5th
    • Next: November 2nd, 7pm, at Great Brook Farm
    Note from the Pres  

    News and Articles

  • Building Your Interpretive Resume contributed by the Association of National Park Rangers
  • Puppets and Programs by Park Ranger Roxanne Barbeau
  • Washington Watch by Trust for Public Land
  • National Park Service Incident Reports
  • Search Google News for Park Ranger stories