# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Surf the Solar System Environmental Science Series 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 11am, 1pm
Join SIU STEM educator Steve Gariepy as he takes participants on a ride throught the cosmos! Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged as this program is outdoors.
The Rend Lake Environmental Science Series is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages.  Programs are hosted at the Rend Lake Visitor Center unless otherwise noted.  Seating is limited and only available on a first-come first-serve basis.  Standing room is not permitted at indoor programs.  For more information call the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center at 618.724-2493.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/surf-the-solar-system-environmental-science-series/200030246338800
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 119

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Benton
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812
- **lat**: 38.03453
- **long**: -88.98721
- **full address**: 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Surf the Solar System Environmental Science Series
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Surf the Solar System Environmental Science Series  being held?
  - **A:** Surf the Solar System Environmental Science Series  takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at 11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL, United States, Illinois 62812.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Surf the Solar System Environmental Science Series ?
  - **A:** Surf the Solar System Environmental Science Series  is organized by Rend Lake Project Office/ Visitor Center.

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