Celebrate National Park Week and Arbor Day with Your Students
Spring is here! Kids and adults, alike, are excited about getting outside. The U.S. has a rich tradition of preserving historical areas and maintaining wonderful national parks. April 22 - 26 is National Park Week and a great way to celebrate is to visit a national park. Check out the resources below for a list of national parks and activities that are going on during National Park Week:
- Curriculum Based Programs in your National Parks
- National Park Service for Teachers
- Find a Field Trip in Your Area
- Free Entrance Days
- Junior Ranger
- Teaching With Historic Places
- Activity: WebRangers
National Arbor Day - Encourage Your Students to Plant a Tree
Don't forget, April 26 is National Arbor Day. Many parks offer volunteer opportunities for school groups and families to plant trees. Here are some resources to help you get involved:
- First Arbor Day - Today in History
- State Trees and Flowers