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Illinois Extension offers free program on Illinois Valley fossils · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: Illinois Extension offers free program on Illinois Valley fossils. Written
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by Kate Santalon. This article is being read by an
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automated voice brought to you by Everlett. The University of
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Illinois Extension will hold a free Fossils of the Illinois
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Valley program for community members from five thirty to six
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thirty pm Thursday, June fourth, at the Princeton Public Library,
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six ninety eight East Peru Street. Participants will be able
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to learn about fossils found in the region and the
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Maison Creek fossil beds. Attendees can also learn how fossils form,
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what the fossils reveal about ancient ecosystems, why the Illinois
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Valley is a paleontological site, notable regional fossils, and the
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area's geological history. Registration is required to register visit go
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dot Illinois dot edu slash Fossil Princeton. Early accommodation requests
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for access and needs are encouraged. To make a request,
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email Mhanson at Illinois dot EJU or call eight one
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