Ranger Rick visited Denver for the 2008 Democratic Convention. The National Wildlife Federation’s beloved character accompanied the Federation’s Jeremy Symons, Sr. Vice President to the “Big Tent” to talk with bloggers about protecting wildlife, global warming and the need for clean energy economy. Helping Ranger Rick get around, Malea Stenzel, Associate Diector of NWF's sister organization and 501c4, National Wildlife Federation Action Fund.

Ranger Rick was easily recognized by convention goers, bloggers and even Colorado’s U.S. Senator Ken Salazar. The highlight of the day came when two big stars collided; Ranger Rick and CBS’ Evening News anchor Katie Couric. They had a friendly chat about the environment.

Later, Ranger Rick visited a convention concert sponsored by the League of Conservation Voters. The friendly raccoon handed out NWF Climate Action Now bracelets, posed for photos and was even rumored to dance at the show.

Republicans, be on the watch for Ranger Rick this week in Minneapolis St. Paul at the 2008 RNC Convention…Who knows where he will pop up next to talk about important issues like protecting wildlife and global warming.