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Come join the fun and excitement at the 2008 ISGS Open House on Friday, March 7, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Learn about the Illinois State Geological Survey, watch the geologic history of Illinois come to life in "Build Illinois," hunt for buried treasure at the "Kids Fossil Dig," try to stump our geologists with your questions (ask why a dinosaur has never been found in Illinois), get up close to a drill rig that can penetrate hundreds of feet into the Earth's surface, learn about our state�s energy resources, and much more. The 2008 ISGS Open House will feature exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities of interest to the general public, students and teachers of all levels, and those who may be interested in geology-related careers. Kids's Fossil Dig: Hands-on lab experiments and activities; Mapping workstation: use computers to create and print out a map of your own backyard; Build Illinois: an engaging demonstration of Illinois, geologic history; Fun with Gases, Liquids, and Solids: Physical Chemistry in Action; Rock, mineral, and fossil displays; Sloth Says; Ice Age, WHAT?�: a hands-on exhibit about the materials deposited by glacial ice in Illinois. Many more exhibits, demonstrations, and activities relating to the ISGS and the geology of Illinois. This event is free and open to the public. The first running of the ISGS's Earth, Wind and Fire 5K Run and 2.5 Walk will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. Find more information on our Web site at www.isgs.uiuc.edu. For additional information or to arrange a group field trip, please contact Cindy Briedis at (217) 244-2762 or send your request to openhouse@isgs.uiuc.edu.

For more information:

Call 244-2762, or visit http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu

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