Jamestown  (CSi)  The public is invited to attend a free, family-friendly open house at a local U.S. Geological Survey center for ecology research on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 2-p.m., to 5-p.m.

8711 37th St. Southeast, Jamestown, North Dakota (map)

Take the I-94 Bloom exit (exit 262) and head one mile south, just east of Jamestown.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center scientists and learn about research conducted at the Jamestown, facility. Wildlife-oriented activities will be available for children, and refreshments, including cookies and lemonade, will be provided.

The USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center has been a member of the Jamestown community since its founding in 1965, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 with an informational open house.

USGS biologist at the center, biologist, Dave Mushet says,   “Our science center enjoys the opportunity to show members of the community what we do, and we hope to make this a regular event.”