EXPLORATIONS!
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Vestavia Hills Civic Center 1975 Merryvale Road , City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216
OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents EXPLORATIONS with instructor James Lowery, retired administrator, UAB; amateur scientist who serves on nine environmental boards.
April 4: Historic Birmingham Mineral Railroad
The railroad that ran through six counties for a century will be described, with maps and photographs from its steam engine era and where it can be seen today.
April 11: Ice Age Tar Pit Excavations (La Brea)
Learn about the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, including active excavations plus 3.5 million fossils.
April 18: Antarctica – Continental Ice
This session will explore the science of the region and show its wildlife – sea birds, penguins, whales, seals – as well as icebergs, glaciers, and research stations.
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