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Build a Mini-Park With Buddy Bison
Celebrate Parks to Kids Day any time of year by building a mini-park! Use your imagination and materials from home to construct a park in your living room, backyard, or even a family parking spot – just have fun and be creative!
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Learning About The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Padre Island National Seashore in Texas is not only the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world, but it is also a nesting ground for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. The Kemp’s ridley is critically endangered and nests at Padre Island more than any other location in the...
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Color Your Own Hot Spring
The hot springs found throughout Yellowstone are filled with bright colors. The magma under the ground heats up groundwater which can form pools on land called hot springs. Join Buddy for this week’s art project where you’ll learn what causes these magnificent colors then create your own colorful hot spring!
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Grand Canyon Landscape Art
The Grand Canyon’s cliffs, mesas, and valleys have inspired countless artists and photographers. Capture the beauty of the landscape’s rock formations and sunset backdrop using art supplies from home!
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National Park Coloring Sheets
Dreaming of future family park adventures? We are bringing parks to you with coloring sheets from the National Park Service. Download, print, and color scenes from Tallgrass Prairie, Padre Island, Statue of Liberty, and three more parks.
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Buddy Bison Coloring Sheet
Imagine that you and Buddy Bison are going to take a trip to a national park. What should Buddy be wearing or have with him to be prepared? Does he need any special items to discover the park? Does he need a jacket, boots, or swimsuit? Maybe he needs binoculars...
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Buddy Bison Comic Strip
For older kids, try creating a comic strip about one of Buddy’s park adventure. Think about what happens at the beginning, middle, and end of the story. What does he say? Are there other characters in the story?
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Buddy Bison Diorama
Let’s create a Buddy Bison diorama (a miniature model) made to look like your favorite park.
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Leaf or Bark Rubbing
When leaves fall from the tree, it is a great time to look at them closely and make a great piece of art. Place a leaf or bark under the activity paper inside the square. Then rub the leaf or bark using your pencil or a crayon.
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Design a Nature Collage
A great activity to do while in your backyard or neighborhood is to collect and bring home any interesting or unique pieces of nature. At home, use your collected materials, construction paper, and glue to create a one of a kind nature collage.

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