Watch Sesame Street Explores National Parks video series and help children learn that there are so many wonderful and interesting things to observe and discover in nature, such as different habitats and the animals living there. Travel with fun-loving Muppets Elmo and Murray from Sesame Street to two of America's most popular national parks
National Parks and the Gateway to Nature
Explore the National Parks to learn about how nature must intersect, cross and intermingle into our daily lives and how to take advantage of all the parks, mountains, forests and public lands.
Nature Explorer Mission
Six short videos and accompanying hands-on activities are free to view, share, and download. Children will be introduced to the natural world unveiled by Sesame Street, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation.
Educational Resources
Continue the exploration of nests, seasons, and habitats with these exciting activities! Families may live a distance from National Parks, but you can still take your children on a Nature Scavenger Hunt, complete a Nature Journal, and earn a special Sesame Street Park Ranger badge!
Children will:
- National Park: Nests
Learn what park rangers do.
Discover different birds, insects, and other animals, what their nests look like and what they are made of.
Be introduced to how birds and animals take care of their babies.
Make a bird feeder allowing them to explore even more about birds.
- National Park: Families
Learn what park rangers do.
Discover animals and their families.
Discuss what a family is and the similarities and differences between human families and animal families
Draw their own family portrait and an animal family portrait.
- National Park: Seasons
Learn what park rangers do.
Learn about the four seasons.
Use their senses to explore each of the four seasons and create a journal
- National Park: Habitat
Learn what park rangers do.
Discover different habitats and the animals that live there.
Explore a tree habitat outside and then do an art activity to create a tree habitat.
Download Sesame Street Activities, Information, and Resources
Sesame Street Explores National Parks Coloring Page
Sesame Street Explores National Parks Companion Video Tip Guide
Sesame Street Explores National Parks Educators Guide
Sesame Street Explores National Parks Kids Iron-On Nature Badge Activity Sheet
Sesame Street Explores National Parks Kids Nature Badge Coloring Page
Sesame Street Explores National Parks Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheet
Sesame Street Explores National Parks Nature Words and Vocabulary Sheet
Sesame Street Nature Journal to Explore the Outdoors in Your Neighborhood
Download National Park Activities, Information, and Resources
15 Awesome Alaska Fish Coloring Book
Bear Aware Coloring Book
Beatrice the Honeybee Coloring Book
Emily Bluebird Coloring Book
Fish and Wildlife People Mark Trail Coloring Book
Fishing ABC Coloring Book
Fishing ABC Coloring Book In Alaska
Into the Wilderness National Wildlife Refuge System Coloring Book
Into the Wilderness National Wildlife Refuge System Coloring Book in Spanish
National Wildlife Refuge System Coloring Book
National Wildlife Refuge System Coloring Book - Spanish
Pacific Salmon and Steelhead Coloring Book
Perils of Polina Coloring Book
Salmon Lifecycle Coloring Book
Wetlands Coloring Book
Wildlife Coloring Sheets and Connect the Dots Activities
Gateway National Recreation Area and Grand Canyon National Park
Elmo and Murray Explores
Download the trip planning guide and checklist. Make your fun adventure a safe one too! No one plans to get hurt while out exploring in a National Park. However, nature is unpredictable, structures are historical, and your equipment can unexpectedly fail. Planning can be the key to a fun and safe adventure. Remember, safety starts with you!
Leave No Trace Activity Playbook
Leave No Trace - Short Answer Questions Glacier National Park Activity
A National Park Service Index 2012-2016 HOT
Trip Planning Guide National Park Service
Adventure Activity Resources
All downloads in this category include Junior Ranger activity books available in each state park. Explore additional subcategories with activities to download for special exhibits, events and National Park Service programs. Be sure to check out other articles in this section for links to resources, information and videos.
Public Downloads
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Public Downloads - Español (Spanish)
When available, we provide all our content with a Spanish version in our public download section. You can find additional material from sources listed in all our articles.
Download Junior Ranger and State Park Program Activities, Information, and Resources
Download Files: Multi-State Parks
Download Files: Songs for Junior Rangers
Download Files: State Parks
A List of Links to Find Junior Ranger Pages for Specific Parks
A List of National Trail Junior Ranger Programs
Address and Contact Junior Ranger Badges and Patches
Find Junior Ranger Pages for Specific Parks
Independent State of Samoa Junior Ranger National Park of American Samoa Activity Book Samoan Version
Independent State of Samoa Junior Ranger National Park of American Samoa English Activity Book
Junior Ranger Book Morse Code
Junior Ranger Certificate Printing Guide
NASA Spaceflight Explorer Junior Ranger Activity Book
United States Territory of Guam Junior Ranger War In The Pacific National Historical Park Activity Book
Where to Request Badges and Patches
Download National Park Information and Resources
All National Registry of Natural Landmarks Listing by State and County
Ask a Ranger Getting Lost - Find Your Park
Ask a Ranger Wild Animals - Find Your Park
Ask a Ranger 10 Essentials - Find Your Park
Do Not Feed Wildlife Poster
Every Kid in a Park Logo
Frederick Douglass Hat National Park Service Teaching with Museum Collections Lesson Plan
Introduction to World Heritage
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Youth Summer Leadership Institute Flyer
Map Learning Park Symbols
Map of Recreational Visitors at each National Park
Map of Yellowstone National Park
National Park Service Definitions for Fire and Wildfire
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes
The First Lady Celebrates the National Park Service Find Your Park
The Roland W Robbins Excavations 1948-1953 Massachusetts Archaeology Saugus Iron Works eBook
Trip Planning Guide National Park Service
Washington DC National Mall Map
Download Environmental and Educational Activity Guides, Information, and Resources
A National Park Service Index 2012-2016 HOT
All Seasons Safety Activity Book
An Overview of Nature eBook
Book of Stuff To Do
Do Not Feed Wildlife Poster
Environmental Games and Activities
Finding My Forest Tools to Re-connect with Nature Education Activity Guide
Leave No Trace Activity Playbook
Spend Time in Nature Parent Guide