News Release

Kids in Parks: Homestead National Historical Park is turning over a new leaf!

Date: October 18, 2023
Contact: Doug Cudaback, 402-223-3514

BEATRICE, Neb. – Attention kids of all ages! Come out to Homestead National Historical Park on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and join us in a ranger-led activity as we learn about leaves and their characteristics, using detective skills to identify them. And of course, the event is FREE! Come dressed for the weather. Jackets, sunscreen, and insect repellent are all recommended.  

Autumn is the time of year when we look up and see the leaves go from summer green to many different colors, and finally fall off the trees. Have you ever wondered why? What makes them green, and then yellow, orange, red, brown, or purple? Participants will learn this and more as we explore this fascinating phenomenon.  

For more information on available accommodations please contact Accessibility Coordinator, Amber Kirkendall at [phone]. 

Homestead National Historical Park is a unit of the National Park Service, located four miles west of Beatrice, NE. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk, and admission is free! For more information, please call [phone], or visit http://www.nps.gov/home. 

Remember, Homestead National Historical Park has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2023.  Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNHP) and Facebook (Homestead National Historical Park). 

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