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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

The National Park System plays an important role in preserving America’s history by protecting the lands where key events happened and where influential figures lived and worked. Use these resources to celebrate 250 years of American history!

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You Can Be a Park Steward!

Learn what it means to be a park steward.

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After School Activities

From learning about invasive species to discovering why the Statue of Liberty is green, these activities will keep your student entertained when the school day is over.

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Camp Buddy Bison

It's summertime, which means it's time for camp! Each week, Buddy will have five fun activities for you to enjoy, including experiments, crafts, virtual tours, Jr. Ranger Booklets, and eco-challenges. Complete one activity per day or learn at your own pace!

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National Marine Sanctuary Elementary Resource Collection

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System with this resource collection which includes videos, websites, and activities centered around 10 different marine conservation topics.

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Park Travel “List of 10s” Collection

Check out this collection of "List of 10s" from the National Park Trust. Perfect for brainstorming summer travel plans.

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Explore Parks Near You

Explore parks near you! Wondering what parks are in your state? Look no further!

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Buddy Bison’s Backyard Bird Feeder

Build a backyard bird feeder.

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Buddy Bison’s Bird Nest Project

Over many years, birds of different species have adapted to create very different types of nests based on their habitat.

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Backyard Scavenger Hunt

There are so many interesting things you can find in nature. When walking or hiking, make sure you stay quiet, look around your surroundings, and see what you can discover.

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Buddy Bison’s Backyard Bingo

Check out Buddy Bison’s Backyard Bingo (say that three times fast!), an interactive activity that has 24 unique ways for you and your family to stay connected with the outdoors.

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Learning About the Food Web

Join our mascot Buddy Bison as you plot out food webs for Joshua Tree National Park and then for your neighborhood! Think about the unique role each animal plays in the ecosystem and their importance to the food web.