Sesame Street Explores National Parks

Sesame Street Explores National Parks is "a multimedia parks experience for children aged 3-5 to promote science learning through experiences in national parks, local parks and backyards," launched in 2013. Elmo and Murray Monster star in short videos where they learn about nature from real-life park rangers.

“The goal of this project is to leverage the unique power of the Sesame Street Muppets to model scientific inquiry skills within the context of the national parks to enhance young children's attitudes and knowledge about science and nature. The materials, designed for parents, educators and caregivers, provide activities for them to engage in with their young children as they explore nature together.”
—Dr. Rosemarie Truglio

Footage of Grand Canyon National Park and Gateway National Recreation Area is mixed into the segments, with one of two park rangers:

• Amala Posey, distance learning coordinator of the National Park Service's (NPS) Environmental Education Branch
• Park Ranger Shalini Gopie, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, part of Gateway National Recreation Area

Videos

Sesame Street Explores National Parks Gateway National Recreation Area -- Seasons

Seasons
Gateway National Recreation Area

Sesame Street Explores National Parks Gateway National Recreation Area -- Nests

Nests
Gateway National Recreation Area

Sesame Street Explores National Parks Gateway National Recreation Area -- Habitats

Habitats
Gateway National Recreation Area

Sesame Street Explores National Parks Grand Canyon National Park -- Habitats

Habitats
Grand Canyon National Park

Sesame Street Explores National Parks Grand Canyon National Park -- Families

Families
Grand Canyon National Park

Sesame Street Explores National Parks Grand Canyon National Park - Seasons

Seasons
Grand Canyon National Park

Notes

• The videos mark Ryan Dillon's first filmed performance as Elmo.

External links

• Official site
• Press kit