Where's Buddy Bison Been? utilizes Buddy Bison, NPT's stuffed animal mascot, and his toolkit as a vehicle for exploring our nation's parks and learning about their natural resources. NPT has launched the pilot program in 20 schools in Washington D.C. and across the country.

As part of the program, children can write, draw, take photos - any creative contribution - and share them with other students in the program via NPT's website and The Buzz. NPT is also organizing Buddy Bison interviews, where students in the pilot schools interview the nation's leading environmentalists about their work and learn what they can to do to protect our nation's natural resources.

Our hope is that these interviews will teach young people about the different opportunities for environmentalists and the many benefits including health and education that can be gained through the enjoyment of our parks. They will also learn the importance of protecting and preserving our environment and public lands.

The first Buddy Bison student interview, featuring Secretary Ken Salazar, was conducted by Alexander Taylor, a fifth grade student from National Presbyterian School in Washington, D.C. The interviews will be featured in The Buzz.

If you'd like to the resources that are included in Buddy Bison's toolkit, click here. Or see the Pilot School Photo Galleries here. You can also see Buddy Bison's google map and follow Buddy Bison on Twitter and on Facebook. If you'd like your own Buddy Bison, click here to become a member of National Park Trust. As a thank you, we'll send you your own Buddy Bison.

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