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Big Thicket National Preserve
For Teachers
School children enjoying a walk with a ranger
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A favorite learning place for school children at Big Thicket.

The Preserve offers a wide range of curriculum based programs for school age children pre-K through 12th grade. These programs are offered at no charge and only by reservation to our regional schools.

Contact the park for reservation at 409-951-6725.

For more information on curriculum-based programs

Bald Eagle  

Did You Know?
America's national bird, the bald eagle, formerly endangered and still rare, is often seen along the Neches and Trinity Rivers in Big Thicket.

Last Updated: September 19, 2006 at 13:16 EST