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Buena Vista Museum Of Natural History Nature Discovery Zone

September 2007 BVMNH opens its newest exhibit!

The Oh! Zone Phase One and Two Compleated!
BVMNH's newest exhibit the Oh! Zone A Science and Discovery Center scheduled to open in three phases. All phases will be areas where children, youth, parents, grandparents and educators, all can enjoy the hands-on, mind stimulating activities. Designed specifically with children in mind, but has something for all ages to enjoy.

Phase one included the Nature Discovery Zone, Reading and Creative stations. Phase two The Explorit Zone, Astronomy, and the Human Body and How it Works! Watch for the grand opening of phase three coming soon.

BVMNH is seeking additional sponsors to help continue and expand the many educational programs being offered. For more information on how you can help support the museum and the many educational activities. contact BVMNH's Executive Director Koral Hancharick 661-324-6350

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Link to Sharktooth Hill located in Kern County, California
Link to The San Joaquin Valley Through Time - Submitted by Tim Elam
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Link to Mount St. Helens - 20 Years Later - Submitted by Tim Elam
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Link to SHARKS: BUILT FOR THE JOB Submitted by Mark Hodson

Kern County Fossils - This page is under construction