Press Release
Fla. Museum hosts lecture on wild orchids by international expert
For Immediate Release Jan. 12, 2005
Contact:
Paul Ramey, Dir. of Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@ufl.edu
Writer: Kristin Ede
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will host a Science Sunday lecture on wild orchids by Connie Bransilver from 2-3 p.m. on Jan. 30. The event is free and open to the public.
Bransilver will highlight her experiences surveying Florida orchids and discuss her book, "Wild Love Affair: Essence of Florida's Native Orchids." Afterward, Bransilver will sign copies of her book, which explores the Florida wetlands through 148 colorful orchid photographs. The Florida Museum gift shops will have copies of her book for sale during the signing.
Bransilver is an accomplished Florida author, internationally known wildlife photographer and naturalist. She serves on the board of the Native Orchid Restoration Project, received the African Wildlife Foundation Photographer of the Year Award in 1999 and is widely known for her multimedia music and slide lecture presentations on Florida conservation.
The Florida Museum also will offer a new program for children during the lecture, "Sunday Snoop." Adults can take a break and enjoy the lecture while museum staff entertain children ages 4-10 for an hour with fun activities and a guided tour. Registration for "Sunday Snoop" is $5 and pre-registration is required. When book signings are held after a lecture, children are returned to parents at the end of the lecture portion of the program. For more information or to register for "Sunday Snoop," call (352) 846-2000, ext. 277 or visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/lectures.htm.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, including ticket prices, directions and parking information, call (352) 846-2000, or visit the museum online, www.flmnh.ufl.edu.