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Al Parker was trained as a wildlife biologist at Purdue University. He became a Christian after college and insisted on being baptized in Hamer Creek, where cold water pours from a cave mouth. His 20 years of work for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources gave him the opportunity to re-introduce Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and River Otters. His interests in all kinds of wildlife, wild plants, and wild places and his love of kids led him to direct wildlife conservation camps at the…See More

Our paperwork is up for the 2012 Science Fair Convention! This is our fourth annual convention for the amateur scientist. Although the presentations are May 5th, you must fill out online paperwork by MARCH 31st. The convention is for creationists of all ages - including adults. There are categories for artists, film makers, web surfers and experimenters. There are prizes for all categories and a special $500 award for a homeschooler senior.Learn more on the Creation Conversations event's page…See More

On Friday, October 7th at 7 pm, Dr. Jonathan Sarfati will give a lecture on Creation vs. Evolution called “Design, Deluge and Dilemma” at the Heritage Christian School in Canton, OH. Dr. Jonathan Sarfati is an internationally known scientist, chess master, logician and Christian apologist. The event is sponsored by the Akron Fossils & Science Center, Ohio's only creation based science museum located in Copley Township. CostSuggested donation of $2 per person or $8 per family RSVPRSVPs are…See More

Lecture Series - The Christmas Star: What Was It? with Dr. Danny FaulknerDate: July 8, 2011Time: 08:00 PM -- 09:00 PMLocation: Akron Fossils & Science Center 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Copley, OH 44321The star of Bethlehem, or the Christmas star, has fascinated people for a very long time. Many have asked what the star might have been, and so theories abound. Late each year most planetaria feature programs exploring some of these possibilities. The account of the Christmas star is…See More

This Science Fair will feature categories for not only grade school students but also adults. Think of our Science Fair as a middle ground between a regular science fair and a professional science conference where papers are presented. We are trying to establish a platform for the amateur scientist, whether a student or an adult.We also have two special category $500 cash prizes for Homeschool High School Seniors to go toward their college education.Each entry's title and project descriptions…See More

This Science Fair will feature categories for not only grade school students but also adults. Think of our Science Fair as a middle ground between a regular science fair and a professional science conference where papers are presented. We are trying to establish a platform for the amateur scientist, whether a student or an adult.We also have two special category $500 cash prizes for Homeschool High School Seniors to go toward their college education.Each entry's title and project descriptions…See More