LEWES — University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment and Delaware Sea Grant are offering free tours of the Lewes campus to the public, under the guidance of a knowledgeable …
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LEWES — University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment and Delaware Sea Grant are offering free tours of the Lewes campus to the public, under the guidance of a knowledgeable team of docents.
The work of researchers in the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment — which involves research on the marine environment from the Delaware Bay to Antarctica —is featured throughout the tour.
Following a brief history of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment and an introduction to its faculty and student body, tour groups are guided through the two main research facilities on the campus: the Cannon Lab and the Smith Lab.
In the Cannon Lab, groups will see:
In the Smith Lab, groups will see:
Summer tours take place from 10 a.m. to noon every Friday in June and every Wednesday from July 1 through the Wednesday after Labor Day.
Tours outside of the regular touring schedule may be requested. Tours are geared toward adults, in groups of 5-10. Children aged 7 and older are welcome to attend if a two-hour, science-focused tour suits their interests and attention span. Indicate if there are any children when registering.
Reservations for the tours must be made at least two days before the desired tour. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting UD’s Lewes Campus Tour website or by calling the UD Lewes Campus at 302-645-4234.