Gateway National Recreation Area - For Kids (U.S. National Park Service)

Family Fun at Gateway!

Gateway National Recreation Area is a great place for the whole family all year long. The National Park Service offers many programs throughout the year for kids to learn about the nature and history that's right here in their own backyard, or to bring out their creativity. They can even earn their Junior Ranger badges! Get the whole family together, and visit the Gateway site nearest you, or make a day trip to visit the other sites. Whatever you do, kids of all ages will enjoy discovering the treasures found in our local national park!

All Week Long
"Naturalmente" New York
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
February 11 - April 29, 2012
A photographic exhibit that explores the relationship of people, urban life and the natural world in Gateway: A study in contrasts. Works by Francesca Simondi and Sebastiano Privitera will be shown at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Some of their artistic works will be posted on Naturalmente*Naturally blogspot. http://www.naturalmentenaturally.blogspot.com

Junior Ranger in Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Floyd Bennett Field, Main Entrance Ranger Station
Ask a Ranger for your very own Junior Ranger Book. It is great for girls and boys who want to Explore, Learn and Protect our National Parks. Complete the activities and earn a Junior Ranger Badge. The book is designed for ages 7-12.

Become a WebRanger!
The National Park Service has a great Junior Ranger program for kids of all ages on line. You can play more than 50 games and learn about your National Parks. If you love your National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites than this web page is for you www.nps.gov/webrangers

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