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Big Thicket National Preserve
For Kids
Park Ranger leading a school program

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Their favorite learning place.

For Kids
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 us for reservation at 409-951-6725.

Junior Ranger Program
An easy and exciting way for our young visitors to learn the many unique wonders of Big Thicket National Preserve. Just ask the ranger at the Visitor Center for your Junior Ranger Guidebook.
Ivory-billed Woodpecker  

Did You Know?
The ivory-billed woodpecker, once considered extinct, was last seen in the Big Thicket in 1967 near the Neches River. Recent sightings in Arkansas give a glimmer of hope for its return.

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Last Updated: August 07, 2006 at 14:03 EST