LOCAL EDUCATION - 2008
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center
April Anderson from the Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in
Elgin is looking for volunteers to give presentations on Earth Science related
activities and develop educational exhibits pertaining to Illinois rocks. They
are located at 28 Brookside Drive on the west side of Elgin. The Hawthorne Hill
Nature Center is owned and operated by the City of Elgin. April Anderson can be
reached at (847) 289-9760 home/office.
Field Museum of Natural History
Paleoanthropologist Don Johanson The Importance of
Lucy
One of the leading figures in paleoanthropology, Johanson (best known for
discovering Lucy) is driven by a notion that we cannot fully grasp who we are
and where we are headed as a species until we have a more complete knowledge of
our evolutionary roots.
Tuesday, February 19 Classroom Connections, 5pm – 7pm
Lecture Presentation, 7:30pm
Boxed dinner included.
K-12, Earn 30 CPDUs, 2 CPS Lane Credit, 1 -2 National-Louis Graduate Credit
(additional $120 fee per credit hour)
Fees: $60, members $48 Pre-Registration Required
Public Programs
(312) 665-7400
Field Museum Events
Crown Family PlayLab Opening Friday, September 14, 2007
Dig in… Dress up… Explore and grow! Visit the Crown Family PlayLab, a place
where you and your child can become scientists, dig up fossils, conduct a
symphony, and paint a masterpiece!
Open every day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lapidary Courses at the Elmhurst Park District for 2008
Basic Beading #2 3/27/2008 – 4/24/2008
Basic Wirewrapping #2 – Jewelry 3/26/2008 – 5/28/2008
Cutting Opals for Jewelry Spring 2008
All courses are held at the Crestview Park Recreation Bldg., Lower Level,
656 Howard, Elmhurst, IL.
Contact Elmhurst Park District at 630-993-8900
Sponsored by West Suburban Lapidary Club
BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
New Exhibit Openings
Saturday, October 13
Help us celebrate 65 years of Burpee with three new exhibit openings. Natural
History artwork by Erica Lyn Huppe, Native American points and stone tools and
Dunk! The impressive skull of a 370 million year old armored fish
Saturday, February 23, 11 am – 2 pm Engineering Day – Earthquakes!
It is a quaking day at Burpee Museum. Learn about earthquakes and the work
of engineers to build structures that withstand earthquakes. Learn about
Illinois’ earthquakes and faults. Assemble a structure and test it on the shake
table to see how your building withstands. Activities free with museum
admission.
Thursday, March 6, 7 – 8 pm Pioneering Women Geoscientists
This first person historical presentation is part of the City-wide
celebration of Women’s History month. From Mary Anning (1799–1847) to Marjorie
Courtenay-Latimer (1909–2004), experience the lives of seven women who in
skirts, wielding rock hammers, impacted the world of science with their
discoveries. Members: Free, Non Members $5 per person
LIZZADRO MUSEUM OF LAPIDARY ART
220 Cottage Hill Ave
Elmhurst, Il
630-833-1616
March 8 “StarLab: Introduction to the Constellations”
Diane Sipiera of the Planetary Studies Foundation presents the 48 major
constellations in a unique planetarium setting. Using the well known
constellation identification system of author H.A. Rey, this entertaining and
educational program provides children and adults the opportunity to see the
basic constellations, hear mythological stories and learn astronomy facts. This
program qualifies for Scouts earning their Astronomy badge.
Lecture - 8 yrs. to Adult - 50 minutes - 2:00 p.m. Admission: $4.00 per person
Reservations Required: (630) 833-1616
March 29 “Mazon Creek Fossil Collecting Field Trip”
Join Jim Fairchild of the Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois on a trip to
Braidwood, Illinois to collect Mazon Creek fossils at the world famous site Pit
11. Learn what to look for when collecting these special fossils and how to open
them. Travel by motor coach, bring a sack lunch and get ready to collect. Make
reservations early this field trip fills up fast!
Field Trip - 8 yrs. to Adult - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $25.00 per person, Museum
Members $20.00
Ray Wigger's Courses
Northern Illinois University Seminars
Last Updated 2/14/2008
Number Of Visitors Since 1/20/2008