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Media Contacts: 

David Perry, (415) 693-0583
news@davidperry.com
Judyth Collin, (510) 336-7310
jcollin@chabotspace.org

This document and all Chabot Space & Science Center news releases may be found online at www.chabotspace.org under Press room.

Earth and Environmental Sciences Activity Days at Chabot Space & Science Center

Activities Debut on January 18, 2003

30 December 2002 — OAKLAND, CA: Chabot Space & Science Center launches Earth and Environmental Activity Days in the new year. One Saturday of each month, Chabot will host special guests and fun hands-on activities for learning more about our home planet!

Featured Activities:

  • Electric energy – generated by YOU
  • Aquatic Insects
  • Grow and spread your own native plants
  • Exploring our creeks and the bay
  • "Spare the Air" computer game
  • Greenhouse gases and climate change science experiments

On January 18, 2003 special guest speakers and hands-on project leaders include Colorado Energy Science Center, Friends of Sausal Creek, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. For information on these and other programs call (510) 336-7300, or visit www.chabotspace.org.

Schedule of Earth and Environmental Sciences Days through June 2003

  • Saturday, January 18, 2003
  • Saturday, February 15, 2003
  • Saturday, March 15, 2003
  • April - To be Announced
  • Saturday, May 17, 2003
  • Saturday, June 21, 2003

All events take place from noon to 4 p.m. and are FREE with General Admission.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Chabot Space & Science Center is located at 10000 Skyline Blvd. in Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park. Open Tuesday – Sunday. General admission to Chabot's galleries is $8.00/$5.50 seniors and children (with an additional charge for Planetarium and Theater shows). Children under 3 are admitted free. Students with ID receive a $1.00 discount. General admission to the galleries is FREE on the first Wednesday of each month (with an additional charge for Planetarium and Theater shows). Tickets may be purchased at the door, or by calling (510) 336-7373. Advance tickets are available online at www.ticketweb.com or by phone at (866) 468-3399.

For more information, call (510) 336-7300, or visit www.chabotspace.org.

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10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
phone (510) 336-7300
fax (510) 336-7491
www.chabotspace.org

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