World Ranger Day 2026 | Conservation Fundraiser

TICKET LINK – CLICK HERE

Friday, July 31, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
San Diego County, California
$5 Admission (Includes One Raffle Ticket)

Join Global Conservation Force (GCF) for the first-ever Pokémon Ranger Card Fest, a World Ranger Day celebration that combines trading card culture with wildlife conservation.

This family-friendly event brings together collectors, traders, vendors, and conservation supporters for an evening of cards, community, and conservation. Browse, buy, sell, and trade cards while helping protect some of the world’s most endangered species and the rangers working to defend them.

Featured card games include:

• Pokémon
• Magic: The Gathering
• One Piece Trading Card Game

GCF is actively recruiting vendors and hopes to host a minimum of 30 vetted card sellers and collectors from across Southern California.

Event Features

Trading Card Marketplace

Explore dozens of vendor booths featuring cards, collectibles, sealed products, accessories, and trading opportunities.

Silent Auction

Bid on rare and collectible cards donated by participating vendors. All proceeds directly support wildlife conservation efforts.

Conservation Raffle

Every admission ticket includes one raffle entry, with additional raffle tickets available throughout the evening.

GCF Card Booth

Global Conservation Force will have its own selection of Pokémon cards available for sale from multiple collections and donors, with all proceeds supporting conservation programs.

Wildlife Conservation Merchandise

Shop official GCF merchandise and conservation gear.

Door Prizes

Attendees will have opportunities throughout the evening to win cards, collectibles, merchandise, and other donated prizes.

Family-Friendly Activities & Wildlife Education

Learn about endangered species, wildlife conservation, ranger training, conservation K9s, and anti-poaching efforts through interactive educational activities suitable for all ages.

Fundraise Before the Event & Win Prizes!

Attendees can become Wildlife Conservation Champions before the event even begins.

Participants will have the opportunity to create their own fundraising team and rally their friends, family, coworkers, gaming groups, schools, clubs, and communities to support wildlife conservation.

Getting started is easy:

1. Create your fundraising team.
2. Receive your personal fundraising page and link.
3. Share your link with friends and family.
4. Encourage donations directly through your page.

All donations made through participant fundraising pages are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law and directly support Global Conservation Force’s conservation programs.

The top fundraisers will be recognized and awarded prizes during Pokémon Ranger Card Fest on July 31st.

Whether you raise $50 or $5,000, every dollar helps support wildlife rangers, conservation K9 teams, anti-poaching initiatives, wildlife rehabilitation efforts, and conservation education programs.

Supporting Wildlife Conservation

All funds raised through admissions, raffles, silent auctions, merchandise sales, card sales, and fundraising campaigns support Global Conservation Force’s ranger training efforts and wildlife conservation programs operating throughout Africa, Asia, Central America, and beyond.

By attending Pokémon Ranger Card Fest, you’re helping protect real wildlife in the wild and supporting the men and women working on the frontlines of conservation.

Important Event Information

• Family-friendly event
• Drug-free and alcohol-free environment
• No live animals will be present
• Suitable for collectors, families, gamers, and conservation supporters of all ages
• All proceeds support wildlife conservation and ranger training efforts

Venue Announcement Coming Soon

We are currently finalizing the event venue and are evaluating two outstanding locations within San Diego County. The final location will be announced as soon as agreements are finalized.

Regardless of which location is selected, attendees can expect an exciting evening of collecting, trading, conservation fundraising, wildlife education, and community engagement.

Tickets

Purchase Event Tickets Here:
TICKET LINK – CLICK HERE

Admission is $5 per person and includes one raffle ticket.

Additional raffle tickets, merchandise, cards, and silent auction opportunities will be available during the event.

Vendors

Interested in becoming a vendor?

Pokémon Ranger Card Fest is currently accepting applications from vetted vendors specializing in:

• Pokémon
• Magic: The Gathering
• One Piece Trading Card Game
• Related collectibles and accessories

We are seeking a minimum of 30 vendors to help create one of Southern California’s most exciting conservation-focused trading card events.

Vendor Application:
VENDOR APPLICATION LINK – CLICK HERE

Vendor spaces include promotional opportunities through GCF’s website, email newsletters, social media stories, and optional premium marketing packages.

Collect. Trade. Conserve.

Celebrate World Ranger Day while helping protect endangered species and the people working every day to defend them.