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 (performed by Ryan Dillon) and Murray Monster star.
“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[1]
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[2]
Park Ranger Shalini Gopie, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, part of Gateway National Recreation Area[3]
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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