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    An Insect Collection: Pinning and Preserving

    An Insect Collection: Pinning and Preserving

    Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences

    January 31, 2012


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    In this class for adults, you will learn why scientists collect bugs and butterflies, how to treat different kinds of insect specimens, and the uses of the specimens in research and education at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. After learning about the various methods of specimen pinning, you can try it yourself. Take your specimen home and start your own insect collection.


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        Academy of Natural Sciences

        19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
        Philadelphia, PA 19103

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        $25 (Non-member)
        $20 (Member)

        Info Phone: 215-299-1060

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        January 31, 2012

        Times:

        6:30-9:30 pm


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