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[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]
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.[4]
Sources[]
- ↑ Sesame Workshop: Press Release
- ↑ "Grand Canyon NPS goes the 'distance' with new learning studio". Grand Canyon News. January 29, 2013
- ↑ "Experience Jamaica Bay at sunset and after dark". Queens Chronicle. April 18, 2013.
- ↑ Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show Ryan Dillon (Puppeteer) || Ep. 75 (00:27:54) November 10, 2022