Meet Tigran: Our First Student Buddy Bison Ambassador!

I am thrilled to announce 4th-grader Tigran Nahabedian as our first student Buddy Bison Ambassador. Tigran is an enthusiastic park traveler and has already completed 44 Junior Ranger Programs - even becoming the first Junior Ranger Underwater Explorer at Channel Islands National Park! “It is an honor to be the first student Buddy Bison Ambassador. I want to help support children who can’t afford to go to the National Parks by encouraging people to purchase a Buddy Bison. Going to National Parks should be a right, not a privilege,” said Tigran.

Read more about Tigran here, and be sure to check out his interview with Channel Islands Park Ranger Kelly Moore at this link. We look forward to featuring Tigran’s park travels and stewardship tips in future Buzz issues, so stay tuned.

Find a KTP Day Event Near You

Are you planning to visit a local, state, or national park this KTP Day? Check out our growing list of KTP Day park events here and see if there is one happening in your community. Even if you don’t see an event near your home, you can still participate by getting outdoors and visiting a park on May 16. Also, if you register to participate on kidstoparks.org you may win a cool prize.

Win an Awesome Nikon Camera

Bring a camera on your park adventures to capture memories that you will treasure forever. Don’t have one? Well, if YOU pledge to visit a local park on Saturday, May 16th, you’ll be automatically entered into our contest to win our GRAND prize, a Nikon COOLPIX L830 camera. We have other great prizes too!

Online Resources for Outdoor Fun

Are you excited to get outdoors for Kids to Parks Day, but don’t know what to do? Check out our free online resources to help you have fun at a park. Download Buddy Bison’s outdoor tips and our Park Adventure Booklet to help you get started. You can also check out our Boredom Busters for a whole bunch of fun activities to play with friends and family.

Photos, Photos and More Photos

One of my favorite parts about Kids to Parks Day is receiving your photos. Whether it’s pictures of smiling faces, beautiful landscapes, wildlife, or "selfies," share your KTP Day experiences with me and National Park Trust. Last year I received tons of wonderful KTP Day photos. This year I hope to see even more! Send your photos to buddy@buddybison.org or fill out our online form at buddybison.org.