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Exploring Marcellus Shale
RiverQuest Programs
RiverQuest Feature
Winter 2011
 
 
Coming soon: Exploring the Marcellus Shale
New Saturday Sail considers all sides of a hot topic

Soon, RiverQuest will launch a new Saturday Sail, Exploring the Marcellus Shale.  Learn about the sedimentary rock called shale, and why it has long been known as a potential but untapped source for fossil fuels. Hands-on activities let passengers discover how the process of "fracking" can be used to help extract oil and natural gas from rock, consider the environmental and municipal concerns related to fracking, and how risks might be addressed by drilling companies and municipalities.  Sails begin Saturday, May 7, and run through October 2011. Tickets are $5.95-$7.95, and will be available in the main lobby of Carnegie Science Center. [updated 4/19/11]

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Summer's just around the corner!  Check out what we're up to this summer at RQ.

 
MEMBER SCHOOL and GENERAL ENROLLMENT coming soon!  

Member School Early Enrollment for 2011-12 starts on Monday, February 14, 2011.

General enrollment for all other schools starts on Monday, February 21, 2011.

Call RiverQuest at 412-231-2712 to register!
 
RQ Environmental Science: K-12 and College Programs
Call us for information on field trip opportunities for grades K-16 on board EXPLORER, the world's first green boat designed expressly for education.
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RiverTales bring RiverQuest programming to your school
Our 45-minute river-themed activities for grades K-6 range from animal adaptations to the workings of watersheds. Each program is adapted for various grade levels and matched to PA Academic Standards.
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Spring Teacher Workshops: Earn Act 48 hours with RQ

Friday, March 18, 2011 - 9:00am - 3:30pm

Environmental Science: Exploring the World of Freshwater Ecology

Fee: $20, or free to schools participating in the RiverQuest School Program

Friday, April 1, 2011- 9:00am - 3:30pm

Environment, Energy & Economy

Fee: $20, or free to schools participating in the RiverQuest School Program

March 29-30, April 18-19, May 4, 2011 - 5-day institute

RiverQuest/ASSET Institute: Human Impacts on Freshwater Ecosystems

For fee information, please contact ASSET, Inc.

For more information or to register, call RiverQuest at 412-231-2712.
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