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Shaping the Land

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Humans in the Park

Find examples of human geography! How do people interact with and shape the geography of our Park?

Science Seed

Human geography is the study of how people use and change the land around them. In Memorial Park, you can see human geography in action through the trails that wind along the land’s natural slopes, guiding visitors through the Park. The open spaces for sports and picnics were created because flat land is easier to use. Roads, bridges, and benches are placed where the geography allows, like over streams or under trees. People also shape the land by planting trees or redirecting water to prevent erosion, showing how geography and human activity work together to create spaces we can enjoy.

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earn Badges

Badges can be earned through hands-on experiences within each of the 16 branches of science, or “Science Slices.” You can earn a badge in each branch of science by doing four activities in these categories. We also encourage participants to keep a Nature Journal to record their memories, and to express themselves creatively through writing or drawing after each activity. We recommend that each child (and parent if they’d like) write or draw in a journal after each activity, with expectations of your children that match their age (the goal is self-expression, not perfection).

Explore the Memorial Park Conservancy

The mission of Memorial Park Conservancy is to preserve, restore, and enhance Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow.

join Families in Nature

It is our vision to inspire all families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists. Becoming a member of Families in Nature will give your family the opportunity to have adventures in nature, experience field science, develop as youth conservation leaders, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Memberships are free for everyone.

Who are we?

Families in Nature works to create opportunities for nature connection with the purpose of sparking a deep love and desire to protect, conserve and restore the environment. Our mission is to connect children and their families to nature and to each other through time spent learning, playing, and volunteering outdoors. It is our vision to inspire ALL families to fall in love with nature and foster the next generation of conservationists.

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