February
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Public Activity – The National Park System and the Influence One U.S. President had in Developing Parks. |
| Date/Time: |
Saturday February 18, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Location: |
Carlos M. Ramirez TecH2O Learning Center, 10751 Montana Ave. 79935 |
| Cost/Information: |
FREE. In celebration of Presidents' Day, National Chamizal Park Ranger Jose Lujan will give an informative talk about the National Park System and the influence one U.S. President had in the development and protection of parks. Contact Diane Perez, 915-621-2008 or deperez@epwu.org. |
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Science Café – Magic or Science? |
| Date/Time: |
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Carlos M. Ramirez TecH2O Learning Center, 10751 Montana Ave. 79935
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| Cost/Information: |
FREE. Experience the magic of weather with science. Discuss weather in our region with Forecaster/Meteorologist Tim Brice from the National Weather Service. Contact Diane Perez, 915-621-2008 or deperez@epwu.org. |
March
| Theme/Title: |
Science Café – The Search for Water and Space Exploration |
| Date/Time: |
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Carlos M. Ramirez TecH2O Learning Center, 10751 Montana Ave. 79935 |
| Cost/Information: |
FREE. Why are people fascinated with space travel? Come learn about advances in space technology from Nate Robinson, P.E., UTEP Center for Space Exploration Technology Reasearch. Discuss which technologies look for water and which will be launching us into the future! Contact Diane Perez, 915-621-2008 or deperez@epwu.org for more information. |
April
| Theme/Title: |
Science Café – Medicinal Plants of the Chihuahuan Desert – Know What to Look for. |
| Date/Time: |
Saturday, April 28, 2012 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Carlos M. Ramirez TecH2O Learning Center, 10751 Montana Ave. 79935 |
| Cost/Information: |
FREE. Learn the healing affects that the Chihuahuan Desert can offer. NMSU Plant and Environmental Sciences Regents Professor Mary O'Connell will discuss plant varieties used for hundreds of years and how to identify them. Contact Diane Perez, 915-621-2008 or deperez@epwu.org for more information.
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May
| Theme/Title: |
TecH2O Volunteer Orientation |
| Date/Time: |
Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Carlos M. Ramirez TecH2O Learning Center, 10751 Montana Ave. 79935 |
| Cost/Information: |
FREE. Sign-up to learn how anyone 16 years and older can become a TecH2O Learning Center Volunteer. Volunteers are needed to lead and assist with interactive games, hands-on activities, making eco-friendly crafts, assist with tours of the Wonders of Water Exhibit Hall and participate in education outreach events. This is a great opportunity to have fun while learning about the Chihuahuan Desert and its natural resources. Contact Diane Perez, 915-621-2008 or deperez@epwu.org for more information. |
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