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INSTITUTE OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABILITY | Home of the State Scientific Surveys at the University of Illinois NATURALLY ILLINOIS EXPO friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13, 2010 Please plan to join us at the Naturally Illinois Expo 2010. Experience fifty exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities of interest to the public, teachers, and students of all levels. Interact with scientists who work on cutting-edge research and solutions to water, energy, ecosystem, mineral resource, natural hazard, climate, and technology issues. March 12-13, 2010 friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Natural Resources Building (just west of the Stock Pavillion) 615 East Peabody Drive Champaign, Illinois 61820 Check www.inrs.illinois.edu/expo for more information. favorites returning include Kids Fossil Dig Fun with Water Chemistry Mud to Parks Build Illinois The second annual Naturally Illinois Expo is an exciting opportunity to learn about science and the natural resources of Illinois through the work of the INRS State Scientific Surveys. INRS gives Illinois citizens, business, and decision-makers objective, timely, relevant science and solutions necessary to manage our resources, environment, and economy wisely. Our scientists work to support and balance economic development and natural resource sustainability for Illinois and beyond. Come see how we can work together to improve life in Illinois today and into the future. The Expo is free and open to the public. It’s a great school field trip destination. Groups, please contact Eric Plankell in advance at 217-265-8029 or expo@inrs.illinois.edu. new exhibits for 2010 include Turtles of Illinois Backyard Diversity—Insects of Illinois and Beyond Microcritters: Dead and Alive Biofuels—From Waste to Biodiesel Building a Sustainable System in Haiti with Jatropha curcas Research Off the Grid Get to the Core: Steamy Swamps and Ice Age Glaciers INR S 5K Run and 2.5K Walk Saturday, 9:00 a.m. March 13, 2010 Start your day with a run! For race information or to register, go to www. inrs.illinois.edu/expo/5krun.shtml or call 217-244-2179 Illinois Natural History Survey | Illinois State Archaeological Survey | Illinois State Geological Survey | Illinois State Water Survey | Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
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