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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