Education

An Outdoor Classroom

A field trip or virtual visit to Big Thicket offers a chance for students of all ages and abilities to experience the preserve! All education programs are free and directly tied to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. Explore in-person adventures, distance learning programs, and the Every Kid Outdoor Program using the webpages below.
 
A big, yellow school bus arrives at the Big Thicket Visitor Center
Field Trips

Explore the curriculum-based hikes and visitor center adventures at Big Thicket.

A Park Ranger holds up a large alligator snapping turtle shell, displaying the inside.
Distance Learning

Learn about the alligator snapping turtle and other organisms that call Big Thicket home during a distance learning program.

A park ranger and three students squat around a plastic square, inspecting what's inside.
4th Grade Pass

4th graders can earn a free pass to all national park sites for a year! Get your pass here.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

6044 FM 420
Kountze, TX 77625

Phone:

409-951-6700

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