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We generally avoid sand in our gallery space, like the plague, just because it finds it's way into everything. We use small pebbles in our Dinosaur Dig area and find that it provides guests with a satisfying experience for that type of activity. I have also seen dry corn kernels, rice, etc for pouring activities in classroom settings.
Jeremy
Jeremy Stone
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308 West 4th St.
P.O. Box 996
Bloomington, IN 47404
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Jeff,
I'd also like to know, please respond to list.
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Hi there,
Jeff, where do you order that from?
Jill Dreves, Executive Director
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
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..fostering a life-long appreciation of the environment and promoting an
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Lisa,
Originally sand was used in our Digsite. Within the first 2 years it was
switched to ground up recycled tire rubber. It has been the perfect
material for our Digsite. There is also the option to purchase new ground
up rubber instead of recycled.
Jeff Rosenblatt
Director, Science City
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I would love to know what answers you receive, as this is something we are
struggling with as well.
Thanks,
Lee anne
Lee Anne Bastian
Children's Programs Manager
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
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I would like to know what kind of sand others are using for sand boxes or
dino dig areas. We turn a large section of our museum into a giant sand box
for "Sandtastico" on July 4th weekend through the rest of the summer. We
have used masonry sand in the past because it is the right texture, but when
looking it up, it appears that maybe masonry sand has carcinogenic materials
in it? I'm at a loss. We want to provide a safe environment for our kids,
but would hate to cancel this event that has become the highlight of our
summer for the last 3 years. I'd appreciate any opinions or ideas.
Lisa Chappa
Program Director
Imaginarium of South Texas
(956) 728-0404
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