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Children and Families

BLM’s "Take It Outside" program promotes and supports outdoor activities and experiences of children on public lands. The program strives to improve the health of our nation's children, families, and communities, while at the same time, developing the next generation of public land stewards.

Outdoor recreation and volunteer activities can help families achieve significant health benefits through improved physical conditioning and strengthening of family bonds.


Mother and son hiking on public lands

BLM Recreation and Visitor Services

Visitor Services offered by BLM include recreational opportunities and so much more!  Learn More>>>

Junior Explorers

Kids can participate in these activities to learn about the importance of protecting cultural resources.  Learn More >>>

Walk on the Wild Side

Check out Walk on the Wild Side, a kids' activity book, for an introduction to natural and cultural resources on BLM public lands.  Learn More >>>

Site Stewards

Site Stewards dedicate themselves to documenting and protecting archaeological resources.   Learn More>>>

"Healthier US"

Find out how outdoor recreation on public lands can be a fun part of your healthy lifestyle.  Learn More>>>

Volunteer Vacation

For something really different, how about trying a "Volunteer Vacation"?  Learn More>>>

Recreation Pass

If you are interested in purchasing a full year's worth of fun, check out the "America The Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass”  Learn More>>>

Volunteer.gov

Visit Volunteer.gov for information on individual volunteer openings.  Learn More>>>


Green Hour

A website rich in family-friendly content and which hosts a supportive virtual community where families can learn, explore, and share their outdoor experiences and backyard adventures.  Learn More>>>

No Child Left Inside

Find new ways to encourage kids to experience nature and learn about the environment.   Learn More>>>

Children & Nature Network

Provides access to the latest news and research in the field and a peer-to-peer network of researchers and individuals, educators and organizations dedicated to children's health and well-being.  Learn More>>>

Outdoor Baby

This site is for parents to share their adventures, misadventures, tricks, and “must-avoid” tips for traveling with children in the natural world.  
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National Public Lands Day

National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy.  Learn More>>>

National Trails Day

Every June, the American Hiking Society commemorates National Trails Day - a long standing celebration of America's magnificent trail system and its countless supporters and volunteers.  Learn More>>>

Great Backyard Bird Count

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. 
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