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Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI)
Is your family interested in the earth sciences, like geology, paleontology, and archaeology? If so, encourage them to sign up for ESCONI, a club wholey dedicated to earth sciences. In addition to hosting general meetings and lectures, they also host field trips! Sign up today!
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Girls in Science Neuse River Project
Are you interested in the natural sciences? The Girls in Science Neuse River Project is a ten week program for sixth and seventh grade girls that offer learning through experience in the natural sciences field through field trips, classroom projects, and interaction with female scientists in the Museum!
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
At the National Museum of Natural History you will be greeted by a HUGE elephant. You can explore almost any interst you have including forensics with the Hall of Human Origins exhibit. Plus you can see coral reefs, endangered plants and displays about ancient civilizations. They even have an IMAX theater.
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National Geographic Museum
One of the most well-respected educational institutions in the world, the National Geographic Society hosts a museum right in your backyard! See state-of-the-art exhibits, attend lectures given by field experts, watch films, and enjoy special events put on by NatGeo.
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Trinity River Audobon Center
Did you know the Great Trinity Forest is the largest urban hardwood forest in the United States? Visit the amazing wildlife of plants and animals that is encompassed within the wetlands, hardwoods, and grasslands of the Great Trinity! Walk through miles of the nature viewing trails, explore the hands-on exhibits, and check out the environmental friendly systems implemented to save energy!
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Texas Discovery Gardens
Are you a fan of butterflies and insects? The Texas Discovery Garden offers an indoor tropical butterfly house along with its vast nature wonders! Take a walk through the 7.5 acre organic urban oasis and discover what awaits you!
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River Lagacy
Come learn about nature at this living science center. There are exhibits, classes and much more to explore.
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Bishop Museum
See cool exhibits like Dinosaurs Unearthed and the Mayima Science Adventure Center, which showcases the studies of volcanoes and oceans. They also have a Planetarium that you can visit.
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Manua Kea - Onizuka Center for International Astronomy
Ascend the summit of a volcano in the Island of Hawaii! Stargaze using a giant telescope and follow a star tour! There are many cool things to do at Manua Kea.
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Zilker Botanical Garden
Come explore the Zilker Botanical Garden and discover how exciting planting can be!
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Come see the beautiful flowers that Texas has to offer! Founded by Lady Bird Johnson, our former first lady, this wildflower center has a beautiful garden display of native plants of the Central Texas Hill Country, South and West Texas. The mission of the center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landscapes.
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Mayfield Park
Mayfield Park and Preserve is an island in the middle of Austin! The park includes 2 acres of colorful cottage gardens, palm trees, peacocks andwater lilies. In addition, the park has 21 acres of nature preserve, walking trails and wildlife habitat!
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Wind Energy Basics
Don't know a lot about wind energy? Not to worry! Here's an easy to understand website that will teach you the basics about wind energy! Check out the link to learn more.
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The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Step into the live butterfly house at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. There are over 200 species of butterflies here! There are other cool exhibits here for you to enjoy too!
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Argonne National Laboratory
A lot of things are researched at the Argonne National Laboratory, one of the largest laboratories in the nation. Research includes cool topics like nuclear energy and national security. Tell your teacher about Argonne today!
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Wind Energy and the Jet Stream
Jet stream is the way wind moves across the entire planet. This website will teach you and test your memory about the jet stream. You can even take a look at what the jet stream is …
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Come get close with science and nature. Plan a visit today.
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Historic Yates Mill County Park
The Historic Yates Mill County Park is a place to explore nature. Come visit today!
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Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
Do you love nature? The Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art provides a place for nature lovers everywhere! Come check out all of the activities and events that the museum has to offer!
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Do you like fossils? If so, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is the place for you! This national park has some of the largest fossilezed tree remains in the world, and thousands of fossils of different kinds of plants and insects. You could even become a member of the Junior Paleontologist Program!
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