Watch Sesame Street Explores National Parks video series and help children learn that there are so many wonderful and interesting things to observe and discover in nature, such as different habitats and the animals living there. Travel with fun-loving Muppets Elmo and Murray from Sesame Street to two of America's most popular national parks
National Parks and the Gateway to Nature
Explore the National Parks to learn about how nature must intersect, cross and intermingle into our daily lives and how to take advantage of all the parks, mountains, forests and public lands.
Nature Explorer Mission
Six short videos and accompanying hands-on activities are free to view, share, and download. Children will be introduced to the natural world unveiled by Sesame Street, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation.
Educational Resources
Continue the exploration of nests, seasons, and habitats with these exciting activities! Families may live a distance from National Parks, but you can still take your children on a Nature Scavenger Hunt, complete a Nature Journal, and earn a special Sesame Street Park Ranger badge!
Children will:
- National Park: Nests
Learn what park rangers do.
Discover different birds, insects, and other animals, what their nests look like and what they are made of.
Be introduced to how birds and animals take care of their babies.
Make a bird feeder allowing them to explore even more about birds.
- National Park: Families
Learn what park rangers do.
Discover animals and their families.
Discuss what a family is and the similarities and differences between human families and animal families
Draw their own family portrait and an animal family portrait.
- National Park: Seasons
Learn what park rangers do.
Learn about the four seasons.
Use their senses to explore each of the four seasons and create a journal
- National Park: Habitat
Learn what park rangers do.
Discover different habitats and the animals that live there.
Explore a tree habitat outside and then do an art activity to create a tree habitat.
Download Sesame Street National Park Activities, Information, and Resources
Sesame Street Explores National Parks Coloring Page
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Sesame Street Explores National Parks Companion Video Tip Guide
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Sesame Street Explores National Parks Educators Guide
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Sesame Street Explores National Parks Kids Iron-On Nature Badge Activity Sheet
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Sesame Street Explores National Parks Kids Nature Badge Coloring Page
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Sesame Street Explores National Parks Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheet
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Sesame Street Explores National Parks Nature Words and Vocabulary Sheet
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Sesame Street Nature Journal to Explore the Outdoors in Your Neighborhood
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Download the trip planning guide and checklist. Make your fun adventure a safe one too! No one plans to get hurt while out exploring in a National Park. However, nature is unpredictable, structures are historical, and your equipment can unexpectedly fail. Planning can be the key to a fun and safe adventure. Remember, safety starts with you!
National Park Finder App
iPhone, iPad, or iPod
Android Devices
"Explore, Learn, and Protect!" The Junior Ranger motto is recited by children around the country; each taking an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family.
Adventure Activity Resources
All downloads in this category include Junior Ranger activity books available in each state park. Explore additional subcategories with activities to download for special exhibits, events and National Park Service programs. Be sure to check out other articles in this section for links to resources, information and videos.
Public Downloads
All items are free to view, share, and download.
Public Downloads - Español (Spanish)
When available, we provide all our content with a Spanish version in our public download section. You can find additional material from sources listed in all our articles.
Download Junior Ranger and State Park Program Activities, Information, and Resources
Download Files: Multi-State Parks
Download Files: Songs for Junior Rangers
Download Files: State Parks
A List of Links to Find Junior Ranger Pages for Specific Parks
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A List of National Trail Junior Ranger Programs
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Address and Contact Junior Ranger Badges and Patches
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Find Junior Ranger Pages for Specific Parks
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Independent State of Samoa Junior Ranger National Park of American Samoa Activity Book Samoan Version
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Independent State of Samoa Junior Ranger National Park of American Samoa English Activity Book
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Junior Ranger Book Morse Code
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Junior Ranger Certificate Printing Guide
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NASA Spaceflight Explorer Junior Ranger Activity Book
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United States Territory of Guam Junior Ranger War In The Pacific National Historical Park Activity Book
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Where to Request Badges and Patches
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Download National Park Information and Resources
All National Registry of Natural Landmarks Listing by State and County
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Every Kid in a Park Logo
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Frederick Douglass Hat National Park Service Teaching with Museum Collections Lesson Plan
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Introduction to World Heritage
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Map of Recreational Visitors at each National Park
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National Park Service Definitions for Fire and Wildfire
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National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes
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The Roland W Robbins Excavations 1948-1953 Massachusetts Archaeology Saugus Iron Works eBook
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Trip Planning Guide National Park Service
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Washington DC National Mall Map
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Map Learning Park Symbols
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Map of Yellowstone National Park
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Do Not Feed Wildlife Poster
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The First Lady Celebrates the National Park Service Find Your Park
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Ask a Ranger Getting Lost - Find Your Park
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Ask a Ranger Wild Animals - Find Your Park
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Ask a Ranger 10 Essentials - Find Your Park
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Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Youth Summer Leadership Institute Flyer
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Download Environmental and Educational Activity Guides, Information, and Resources
A National Park Service Index 2012-2016
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All Seasons Safety Activity Book
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An Overview of Nature eBook
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Book of Stuff To Do
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Environmental Games and Activities
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Spend Time in Nature Parent Guide
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History of the National Park Service from Wikipedia
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History of Women In the National Park Service
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Leave No Trace Activity Playbook
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Do Not Feed Wildlife Poster
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Finding My Forest Tools to Re-connect with Nature Education Activity Guide
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