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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
Pre K - 1st grade
• 1 hour program• Meets at Pease Park
• Outdoors(Please wear weather-appropriate clothing)
Stations
Fossil HuntFossil Formation
Austin Geology
Fossil HuntersFossil Hunters
Kindergarten TEKS: K.1, K.2, K.3, K.4, K.5, K.7, K.9, K.10
1st grade TEKS: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.9
Fossil Hunt Station• Discover Cretaceous fossils along Shoal Creek
• Identify and keep three favorite fossils or rocks
• Learn about the process of fossilization
• Examine samples of cretaceous marine fossils
Fossil Formation Station
Austin’s Geology Station
• Learn about the Central Texas environment that existed 65 million years ago
• Discover the geologic forces that shaped Austin’s landscape
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