You may be asking yourself, what is preservation? Why is it important or why should you care? Historic preservation helps us answer those questions, "What places, stories, or artifacts are important in our history? What parts of our past can we preserve for the future?" ![]() ![]()
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![]() Think of something that you would like to preserve. It can be anything including a person, a place, a story, or an activity. Complete one of the following activities below. ![]() NPS Photo / Tumacacori National Historical Park, Santa Cruz County, Arizona Sculpt itUse play-doh or clay to sculpt what you would like to preserve! What is your favorite place to visit? Do you have a favorite park? What building or place do you want to see for years to come?Great Activity for Pre-K & Up ![]() NPS Photo / Noatak National Preserve, Alaska Draw ItGrab a piece of paper and a pencil to sketch out what you want to preserve. What makes this place or space special? You may also choose to use markers, crayons, colored pencils or paint to color in your design. ![]() NPS Photo / Lassen Volcanic National Park Photograph ItHere’s a chance for your artistic side to shine! You can choose for the photograph to be in black and white, color, create a composition of several pictures or feel free to use a software program on your computer or phone to make special effects! ![]() Redwood National and State Parks Share Your Canal Story: Preservationist ChallengeThere are so many ways to awaken your inner artist at your National Park! Nature photography is a popular way to have fun and appreciate your surroundings. Create Your Canal Story on your favorite social media platform using the Facebook Story or Instagram Story features! You are also encouraged to use any other technology available to you to create a video or mini documentary. See below for challenge instructions: Directions In a video (30 seconds – 1 min) create a “Story” answering one of the following questions:
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![]() NPS Photo Share your work!If you would like to share your creations and what you have decided to preserve you may do so by emailing us at cocanaleducation@nps.gov or you can post your work on social media, using #FindYourPark, #candocanal and tag us @COcanalNPS for a chance for it to be featured on our site! |
Last updated: April 16, 2021