Tiny Beasts ~ Draughts and Diatoms 04/18/19

[GreenMachine]

Event is free if you RSVP and limited to the first 100 people.  April 18, 2019,  5PM - 10 PM @ Great Basin Taps in Tanks
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Great Basin Brewing Co. Taps & Tanks
1155 South Rock Boulevard
Reno, NV 89502

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Tiny Beasts ~ Draughts and Diatoms

Dr. Paula Noble

What is smaller than a sand grain, builds an elaborate glass skeleton, and can be found in virtually every moist environment on earth? Diatoms of course! From volcanic hot springs to Antarctic dry lakes, as oceanic opportunists to desert lake dominators, this group of golden algae leaves behind an intricate fossil record that can help us reconstruct ancient environments. Ranging back to the Jurassic period, diatoms have grown in their importance in the biosphere so that today they produce over 20% of the oxygen we breath. Diatoms are cool to look at, and darn useful. Not only can ancient species assemblages help reconstruct the past, diatomite deposits can be mined for many industrial purposes including paint, abrasives, and importantly filtration (yes beer!).

[RenoRider75]

I'm signed up and going as well.  These events are fun!  And educational. 

[GreenMachine]

It helps that we like beer.   

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Bumping!