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EcoExpress.org Presents: Spring into Science Education

Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, PA

EcoExpress.org Presents: Spring into Science Education

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2012 Spring into Science Education Connects Local Teachers to Free and Fun Learning Opportunities

Isn’t it time that local science educators get celebrated? On Thursday, March 29, 2012, EcoExpress will present Spring into Science Education from 3 to 6pm at the historic Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132-1840).

The 2nd Annual Spring into Science Education is a FREE networking event and celebration for local educators and community members. This event has a lot to offer!

 Highlights of the Spring into Science Education include:

  • The Premiere of the EcoExpress Documentary about the Overbrook Environmental Education Center
  • Exhibits by Local Environmental and Science Education Organizations
  • Hands-On Activity Demonstrations
  • Refreshments
  • Prizes
  • And more!


View the Full Featured Activities Agenda here!


Getting to Laurel Hill Cemetery is easy! There is a free, on-site parking lot! The 61 bus runs from Center City and stops directly in front of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Or bike the Schuylkill River Trail directly to Laurel Hill.


Participating Organizations:

Delaware Valley Green Building Council

Earth Force

Educational Advancement Alliance

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center

iPRAXIS

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Marmota Environmental Consulting

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Philadelphia Science Festival

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Stroud Water Research Center/Philadelphia Water Department Public Education

Weavers Way Community Programs



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Rain Date: 4/12/2012

When & Where



Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132

Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (ET)


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EcoExpress.org and EcoExpress Community Partners



EcoExpress.org is a free online educational resource that is entirely dedicated to helping teachers in Pennsylvania, especially in the Philadelphia region, make environmental science topics come alive in the classroom.

Our engaging, segmented documentaries present the stories of local people who are addressing everything from water pollution to agriculture to renewable forms of energy.The Learning Pod content is aligned to Pennsylvania State Standards and Philadelphia School District Core Curriculum. EcoExpress Learning Pods feature discussion questions, homework suggestions, classroom activities and experiments, and other resources that are all correlated to the videos.

The EcoExpress Community Partners take the educational experience a step further. Our Community Partners are other local environmental non-profits and community-based programs that provide engaging opportunities for students and teachers alike. Learn more about our Community Partners by visiting EcoExpress.org!