DCNR Honors 2025 Ranger and Park Manager Trainee Graduates

Over 20 DCNR graduates to join state parks across Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A new graduating class of rangers and managers for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is heading out to their new assignments all across Pennsylvania. DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined family members and current staff at Little Buffalo Park to celebrate the ranger and park manager trainee academy class of 2025. These rangers and managers will go out to play a pivotal role in protecting public land, ed…

DCNR Honors 2025 Ranger and Park Manager Trainee Graduates

NEWPORT, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) celebrated the 2025 graduating class of its ranger and park manager trainee academy during a ceremony held Thursday, May 22, at Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County. “Our rangers and park managers are key to providing positive visitor experiences, in addition to their duties as sworn law enforcement officers,” said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “We are…

Two new DCNR rangers assigned to French Creek State Park following graduation ceremony

French Creek State Park will welcome two new Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) rangers this summer following the graduation of the 2025 ranger and park manager trainee academy. Nicholas Cento and Kevin Gatta, both members of this year’s 27-person graduating class, have been assigned to French Creek, one of the most popular outdoor destinations in southeastern Pennsylvania. Their new roles will focus on strengthening visitor…

DCNR Celebrates New Class of State Park Rangers and Managers

NEWPORT, Pa. (EYT) – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn on Friday joined staff and families at Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County to celebrate the 2025 graduating class of the department’s ranger and park manager trainee academy. “Our rangers and park managers are key to providing positive visitor experiences, in addition to their duties as sworn law enforcement officers,” said Secretary Dun…