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Stories of the Land

Activity

Exploring Creation Stories and Landscapes

Read an indigenous creation story. Click here for examples! (Insert PSB Creation Story Library https://klru.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/native-america/t/sacred-origin-stories/) How did the landscape influence these stories? Write your own creation story centered on the Park and the habitats and inhabitants you have observed.

Science Seed

Throughout history many indigenous cultures developed stories that explain the creation of the world. These stories often focus on connectivity between humans and the natural and spirit worlds. Land, water and many animals play an important role in the daily lives of many cultures. While these stories were not recorded, they were passed on by members of their community often through oral tradition, sand paintings, pictures drawn on bark, animal hides and stones while being retold. Some examples include the Cherokee creation story, the Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, and Palauan Storyboards.

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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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