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The Earth Rocks & Herp DayTHE EARTH ROCKS at CDRI October 13!
Fifth Graders are invited to the Nature Center to celebrate Earth Science Week, on Thursday, October 13th, at CDRI's The Earth Rocks! Join us on the Sustainability Trail, hike the Upper Loop, experience Erosion at the Stream Table and see the effects of pollutants on our Ground Water Demonstration. Miner Joe and Miner Jack will walk you through the Mining Exhibit as they introduce you to minerals mined in the Chihuahuan Desert. Reserve a space for your classroom by either calling 432-364-2499, Ext 2; or send an email to programs@cdri.org. Admission: $3/student HERP DAY at CDRI November 8th Herp Day for 4th Grade is just around the corner. Make plans now for November 8th. The Biology Club at SRSU will host the event as they bring specimens of venomous snakes (nonliving), as well as live specimens of non-venomous snakes. Students will learn about amphibians and reptiles, first aid, and get their photographs taken with a snake. Reserve your classroom's space by either calling 432-364-2499, Ext 2; or send an email to programs@cdri.org. Admission: $3/student |
New
Junior Explorer Booklets! 
Ensure that both you and your child have a great time at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center by picking up a Junior Explorer booklet for your child to complete throughout the day. The newly created booklet has an interactive scavenger hunt, a "naturalist notebook" and fun trivia about the Chihuahuan Desert. Junior Explorer booklets are available free of charge at the Information Desk inside the Powell Visitor Center. A completed Junior Explorer booklet will earn your child the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center Certificate of Achievement. |
The mission of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is to promote public awareness, appreciation
and concern for the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region through research and education.
To achieve this mission, the CDRI:
• promotes and demonstrates sustainable development in the desert region;
• encourages research on the resources of the Chihuahuan Desert;
• and provides science-based education programs to the community.
and concern for the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region through research and education.
To achieve this mission, the CDRI:
• promotes and demonstrates sustainable development in the desert region;
• encourages research on the resources of the Chihuahuan Desert;
• and provides science-based education programs to the community.
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Year-round: Mon-Sat: 9 am to 5 pm Open Sundays April-Sept. 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Located four miles SE of Fort Davis 43869 Hwy 118, PO Box 905 Fort Davis, TX 79734 Phone: 432-364-2499 |
