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danielle llniadlle
Welcome to the
Directions
From North MoPac:
•Exit Enfield
•Turn left and head East on
Enfield
From South MoPac:
•Exit Enfield
• Turn right onto Enfield
After Exiting:
•Continue East on Enfield
•Go right at the Y
•Road turns into Parkway
•Take the first left onto
Parkway
•Turn right onto Kingsbury
•Park along the street next to
the park
Pease Park
Parking available along Kingsbury
1. Gather classes by the cement picnic tables
3. Meet your instructor
2. Line up by class
When you arrive at Pease Park:
In Pease Park1. Water fountain
2. Restrooms
3
2nd - 3rd grade
• 1.5 hour program• Meets at Pease Park
• Program is completely
outdoors (Dress appropriately for the weather)
StationsFaulting
Austin Geology
Fossil HuntRock Cycle
Fossil and FaultsFossil and Faults
2nd grade TEKS: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7
3rd grade TEKS: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 3.7
Fault Station
• Hike to an observable fault in
Shoal Creek
• Distinguish between natural
and man-made resources
• Investigate rapid changes
that shaped Central Texas
• Explore the geologic time
line of Pease Park
• Observe the environment of Pease Park to compare to ancient Texas
• Explore artifacts that give clues of Austin’s past environment
• Discover the process of fossilization
Geologic Story of
Austin Station
Fossil Hunt Station• Explore Shoal Creek searching for fossils
• Identify and keep three rocks or fossils
Rock Cycle Station
• Explore the
changes in
rocks due to
heating,
cooling, and
pressure
• Discover how
soils are
formed by
weathering of
rock
• Enter the rock
cycle as a rock
There is plenty to do before or
after your program
Eat lunch at the picnic tables
Explore surrounding Shoal Creek
Play on the playground
Thanks for Thanks for
comingcoming
Parks and Recreation Department Mission Statement The
purpose of the Parks and Recreation Department is to provide,
protect, and preserve a park system that promotes recreational,
cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin Community.
301 Nature Center Drive
Austin, Texas 78746
Phone: 512-974-3888
Fax: 512-974-3885
www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc
Persons with Disabilities - The City of Austin is
committed to complying with the Americans
with Disability Act. Individuals with disabilities
are encouraged to participate in the Austin Nature
& Science Center programs. Reasonable
modifications and equal access will be provided up
request. Call 974-3888
www.cityofaustin.org/parks
Austin City Council
Mayor Lee Leffingwell
Council Member Chris Riley Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez
Council Member Randi Shade Council Member Laura MorrisonCouncil Member Bill Spelman
Council Member Sheryl Cole
Parks Board
Linda Guerrero, Chair
Sara Hatfield Marler, Vice Chair
William Abell
Jeff Francell
Carol Lee
Jerry Perales
Jane Rivera
Austin Parks and Recreation Department
Sara L. Hensley, CPRP, Director
Kimberly A. McNeeley, Assistant Director
Kelly F. Snook, ASLA, Assistant Director
Cora D. Wright, Assistant Director