
Connecting Kids to Public Lands
Programs for Children
Encompassing millions of acres, public lands are places where young people can connect with the natural world and explore their cultural heritage. People of all ages can enjoy recreational activities, experience nature, explore our nation's history, and discover the land's past on some of America's most amazing landscapes.
The BLM works with community and recreation partners to provide opportunities for families to spend time together outdoors. By engaging young people in learning and recreation on public lands, we can nurture the next generation of conservation stewards and leaders.
Make Your Splash! Junior Ranger
Dive into this Junior Ranger magazine to learn about America's Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Make Your Splash! Junior Ranger
Outdoor Classrooms
With vast natural, archaeological, paleontological, and historical resources, public lands are “America’s largest classroom.”
Authentic field experiences connect students and teachers to the natural world, their cultural heritage. Citizen science, environmental monitoring, and other projects bring classroom learning to life.
Hands on the Land | Project Archaeology
Be a Citizen Scientist
Learn how you can do citizen science at home, in your community, and when you visit your public lands.
Citizen Scientists at Work! Junior Ranger
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