Petrified Forest National Park - For Kids (U.S. National Park Service)

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Ranger Marge Post talks to a school group at Old Faithful on the Giant Logs Trail

Need some information for a school project or are you just interested in learning more? You may want to read or print out some of our information bulletins. These cover everything from petrified wood, Triassic animals, and geology to archeology, petroglyphs, and the living plants and animals that make their home in the park.

You can also contact us and we will mail you a student information packet. Please include your mailing address in your correspondence.

Web Rangers is the National Park Service's site for kids of all ages. You'll find fun games and brain teasers and can even earn a Web Rangers certificate!

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Junior Rangers Explore, Learn and Protect!

Junior Ranger Activity Days, Summer 2008
Several Junior Ranger Activity Days this summer will help children learn about Petrified Forest National Park through hands-on crafts. Held in the Painted Desert Visitor Center courtyard on some Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., check at the park visitor centers for details or contact us. Tentative dates include: July 4, 5, 19 and 26, and August 2. All activities are free and open to the public. Meet at the Painted Desert Visitor Center, located at the north end of the park, off Interstate-40, Exit 311.

Learn more about the Petrified Forest Junior Ranger program.

Learning Science Through Children's Literature at the Holbrook Public Library
Using children's stories to spark interest, a park ranger will explore scientific principles through hands-on activities. July 10 and 24, 2:00 p.m. at the Holbrook Public Library, located at 403 Park Street, Holbrook, AZ. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. Contact us for more information.