For Kids

Preserving for Future Generations

Big Thicket is a landscape perfect for exploring, trying new things, and learning. Whether you're a family on vacation or an educator seeking to connect your students to the natural world, the Preserve offers countless oppuruntites for young visitors to grow and have fun!

Explore, Learn, Protect!
Junior Ranger Program

Find out about the Preserve's Junior Ranger program and how you can earn your badge.
A birthday badge
50th Anniversary Junior Ranger Badge

Earn a special Junior Ranger badge during our 50th anniversary year!
An outdoor classroom
Education

Big Thicket offers numerous curriculum-based field trips and virtual visits. Reserve a free, ranger-led program today!
Make a splash
Youth Paddle Programs

Looking for something fun to do with your youth organization? Big Thicket offers free, ranger-led paddles perfect for beginners.
Every Kid Outdoors
4th Grade Pass

4th graders can earn a free pass to all national park sites for a year! Get your pass here.
Discover your next adventure
Kids in Parks

Check out National Junior Ranger programs and opportunities for young visitors across the National Park Service and beyond Big Thicket.