http://www.cmhouston.org The Children's Museum of Houston Release RSS feed. . Copyright 2005, The Children's Museum of Houston Tendenci Membership Management Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@cmhouston.org Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:54:19 GMT Release http://www.cmhouston.org/en/rel/42/ HOUSTON (June 23, 2008) — Bright and sunny, but cool and refreshing! That’s what a Children’s Museum of Houston favorite feels like, now that it’s back and better than ever! On June 25, CMH will reintroduce the new and improved EcoStation exhibit, which was temporarily closed due to the Museum’s expansion construction. This environmentally-friendly exhibit will include new components and solar panels that generate most of the exhibit’s power and will keep visitors cool and refreshed while enjoying the great outdoors. Children and adults alike can learn about the importance of solar power and how our environment works through this interactive, educational exhibit. AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE In EcoStation, families can explore environmental issues by visiting a native plant garden, a woodland area, the bayou table, a pond and a research pavilion. They can participate in diverse, hands-on activities such as insect collecting, tree rubbings, footprint identification and more! New components... http://www.cmhouston.org/en/rel/42/ noemail@cmhouston.org Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:00:00 GMT