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Just for Kids

The Tongass is a Children's Forest

Since July 2011, the Tongass National Forest has become the largest National Forest committed to serving youth and providing opportunities for youth to be involved with stewardship, conservation education, and having fun in the out of doors.

 

Children's Forest Mission Statement

8 girls in various colors (pink, yellow, light blue, dark blue, red) on a dark sand beach with water and kayak in background

Youth and families can participate in programs to learn how to explore a forest setting. Pull on your rubber boots, we are going on a hike-to get to know the Tongass!

Agents of Discovery

WE now have agents of discovery move to play & learn lettering in black and gold with a white daisy and green grass in backgorund

Agents of Discovery is a mobile game where you must move to play. You are a secret agent working with an animal guide to solve challenges on a mission. 

Every Kid Outdoors Pass

9 kids jumping, blue sky, yellow right corner banner with blud

Calling all 4th Graders! Get your FREE Every Kid Outdoors pass today! See America's natural Wonders and historic sites.

Tongass Junior Ranger Booklets

drawing of green trees, snow covered mountains, blue water, white and blue state ferry, green, yellow, pink, red fish

The Tongass National Forest boasts two Junior Ranger Programs, one specifically for Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and one for the entire Tongass National Forest.

Stop by the visitor center for a copy or request a copy with this link to our Contact Us page.

Partners Make the World go 'Round

4 dark silhouettes with bright orange sunset in the background

One of the strongest links in the Children’s Forest are the links between partners and our 8 Ranger Districts.

Last updated April 28th, 2025