Park Ranger Kevin Major and Park Ranger Kendra Bauckham described the daily duties of Union County rangers at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, North Carolina, in a short recorded interview about park operations and public outreach.

The rangers said their responsibilities extend beyond patrolling trails. "I think the most thing I like about being a park ranger is just being able to serve the community I live in," Major said, listing customer service, safety and being a reliable presence for park visitors. He added that rangers are “a crucial part of the everyday operations for the park operations, whether that's maintaining public safety, upkeep or maintenance, or upkeep of facilities, guest services.”

Park Ranger Kendra Bauckham said that working outdoors and interacting with visitors are central to the role. "I've always been super outdoorsy and love spending time outside," she said, and noted the job’s day-to-day variety. Bauckham said she frequently responds to calls about animals: "I tend to be the 1 that gets calls to those situations. So it's really fun to get to go remove snakes for people and teach them about our wildlife and educate them and help them work through some of their fears."

Both rangers emphasized ecological stewardship and routine maintenance as part of their duties. Bauckham said rangers work with wildlife and forestry partners to maintain the park for future visitors and that they are typically "the first people here and the last people to leave." Major and Bauckham described park work as combining safety, facility upkeep and visitor education rather than only rule enforcement.

The interview concludes with a note to park visitors: "Our parks wouldn't be what they are without the care and commitment of our park rangers," a sentiment voiced in the recording urging visitors to recognize ranger work when they visit Cane Creek Park.

This was a discussion-only segment explaining ranger duties; no policy decisions or formal actions were announced in the recording.