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effects of turbidity in streams on macroinvertebrates by Colin Treanor, Chris Payne and Chris Beck’
• soil moisture retention and mulch by Stephen Stubbs;
• soil erosion and reduction by Amanda Sims;
• pH and seed germination by Jenny Waters;
• spreading of oil spills by Josh Alexander;
• effects of El Nino by Wesley Kimble;
• comparison of soil types by Shane Rogers;
Of course, there will be exhibits on non-environmental themes too, such as one by Joaimee Williams on memory responses and gender and a study on controlling horses by Rachael Berta.
At the elementary school, students in grades kindergarten through 5 may participate as individuals or as a class project.
Older students compete as individuals.
The public is invited to view the exhibits in the multipurpose room of Rappahannock County Elementary School, 1 p.m-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4.
Local winners will receive ■ plaques, ribbons and invitations to the regional science fair, followed (if they win again) by a trip to the state science fair.
Concerto No. 5
at The Theatre
The Smithsonian Chamber Players return to The Theatre at Washington Sunday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m. with a program devoted to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The program includes a complete performance of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Before the performance, Kenneth Slowik will give an illustrated talk about the Brandenburg Concertos as a group, and about Concerto No. 5 in particular. Tickets are $14 with reservations; half price for students. Call 675-1253 for more information.
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