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Adult Class: Animals with Shells: A Look at Mollusks
Start Date: 6/16/2014Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Date: 6/16/2014End Time: 9:00 PM

Event Description

Our collection of mollusks is the oldest in the country and the second largest cataloged one in the world. Come learn why and where we collect, as well as the natural significance of clams, snails, squids, and more.

Go behind the scenes to get just a glimpse of the collection’s 10 million specimens! Then get to work sorting and identifying shells using the same equipment and techniques as the professionals. Collection Manager Paul Callomon will share his expertise and tales of collecting from across the sea.

$25 members, $30 nonmembers
Maximum 15 participants
Teachers can earn three Act 48 credits

Call 215-299-1060 to register.
Shells
Location:
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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