For Kids

Preserving for Future Generations

Big Thicket is a landscape perfect for exploring, trying new things, and learning. Whether you're a family on vacation or an educator seeking to connect your students to the natural world, the preserve offers countless opportunities for young visitors to grow and have fun!

 

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  Explore, Learn, Protect!

  Junior Ranger Program

  Find out about the preserve's junior ranger program and how you can earn your badge.

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  Every Kid Outdoors

  4th Grade Pass

  4th graders can earn a free pass to all national park sites for a year! Get your pass here.

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  An outdoor classroom

  Education

  Big Thicket offers numerous curriculum-based field trips and virtual visits. Reserve a free, ranger-led program today!

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  Make a splash

  Ranger-led Paddle Programs

  Looking for something fun to do with your youth organization? Big Thicket offers free, ranger-led paddle trips perfect for beginners.

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  Discover your next adventure

  Kids in Parks

  Check out national junior ranger programs and opportunities for young visitors across the National Park System and beyond Big Thicket.