News Release

Junior Ranger Days in the Big Thicket

Date: June 27, 2018
Contact: Mary Kay Manning, 409-951-6700

Young people and their families are invited to Big Thicket National Preserve every Friday in July from 9 am to noon for Junior Ranger Days. Each week, park rangers will lead fun hands-on activities focused on a variety of topics, from wildlife to wilderness survival. These program are designed for kids ages 8 to 12. 

July 6: Wilderness Survival for Kids
Could you survive being lost in the outdoors? Learn the basics of wilderness survival. 

July 13: Water Wonders
What’s in the water? Do hands-on water sampling and other fun activities to learn about the critters that live in our local waters. 

July 20:  Wild Things!
Immerse yourself in the lives of Big Thicket wildlife as you search for habitat, build a food web, and learn about the adaptations that help animals survive.

July 27: Wings over the Thicket
Experience what it’s like to be a bird searching for habitat, a bat hunting for insects, and more as we explore the world of flying animals in the Big Thicket.

All programs are free. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information, please visit the preserve’s website at https://www.nps.gov/bith/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or call the Big Thicket National Preserve visitor center at 409-951-6700.

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