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Explorations in Natural Sciences

Geology of the Valley of the Sun - Winter

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Now - February 19, 2013

General $32
Member $25

Tuesday | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Danny Foley

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Satisfy your geological curiosity about Phoenix's spectacularly rugged landscape of unique and beautiful geologic features. Learn why our exposed rock and geologic variety make Phoenix the unrivaled capital of urban geology.

Class enrollment limit: 24

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