Western Australia’s biggest cadets program, Bush Rangers WA, has celebrated its 20th year.
Since its inception in 1998, the program has seen more than 18,500 young people take part, contributing 1.9 million volunteer hours to conservation and community projects.
There are currently 67 cadet units around the State from Kununurra to Esperance, comprising of more than 3,200 secondary school students. Students take part in regular camps where they carry out planting, fencing or weeding; as well as adventurous activities including abseiling, swimming with whale sharks, and rock climbing.
Bush Rangers is co-ordinated by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and is part of the broader Cadets WA initiative, supported by the Department of Communities.
Photo: Bush Ranger Cadets (Department of Parks and Wildlife)