Supreme Extremophiles: How to Thrive in Extreme Places

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When:
May 20, 2017 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
2017-05-20T10:00:00-07:00
2017-05-20T16:00:00-07:00
Where:
WET Science Center
500 Adams St NE
Olympia, WA 98501
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
360-528-5731

Could you survive in a boiling hot hydrothermal vent or in the vacuum of space? Extremophiles don’t just survive in these extreme places – they thrive in them! From microscopic tardigrades to Pompeii worms, discover some of the strangest, toughest creatures on Earth. After the 2 pm presentation, join us for a special tardigrade microscope lab! Crafts and activities exploring extremophiles offered all day.

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