EPA903K-97-001
July 1997
United Stales
Environmental
Protection Agency
EPA PIblic
Environmental
Education j|
Center
Open to the public.
Free admission for all visitors.
Conveniently located in
Center City Philadelphia.
841 Chestnut Street
Mond'ay-Friday 8:30 a.m,-4:30 p.m

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Public Environmental
Education Center
Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn about
all aspects of the environment. Tour the
extensive exhibit area. See the important role that
the public plays as a partner with EPA in addressing
environmental issues involving the home, office,
wetlands and wilderness, the rivers, lakes, oceans
and atmosphere.
Select a video from the center's extensive video
library and view it in the multimedia mini-
theater. Use one of the computer workstations to
explore the Internet and access hundreds of
environmental databases. Touchscreen computer
systems equipped with interactive software help
individuals learn about their environment and
their world
An educational
entertaining
for children
of all

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Special Programs
Schools and groups can call the center to arrange
special presentations by environmental profes-
sionals. Programs and presentations are custom-
tailored to the age levels of groups, as well as
special interests of the teachers and instructors.
EPA scientists, engineers, attorneys and experts in
various environmental fields will share their
knowledge on a number of programs including:
¦	Pollution Prevention
¦	Water Quality
¦	Household Hazards
¦	Radon
¦	Wetlands
¦	Pesticides
¦	Biodiversity/Endangered Species
¦	Air Quality
¦	Cleanup of Hazardous Waste Sites
Publications
The center has free publications dealing with a vast
array of environmental topics.
Training
Free training sessions and workshops, taught by
environmental professionals, can be scheduled for
teachers, community leaders and mentors.
Research
Students, teachers and professors can use public
access computer workstations in the Information
Center with its exhaustive library and broad and
integrated resources.

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&EPA
Accessibility
Located at 9th & Chestnut Street in Center
City, the environmental education center is
less than three blocks from SEPTA's Mar
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