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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.
Hunting with Dogs  

Did You Know?
Big Thicket's Kirby Nature Trail was named after the famous timber tycoon, John Henry Kirby, who had set aside this area for employee hunting and recreation almost 100 years ago.

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