Press Release
Fla. Museum offers free Finding Florida Fossils program
For Immediate Release March 31, 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
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will host a free public program, "Finding Florida Fossils," from 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16.
This family oriented program will educate visitors on where Florida fossils are found, why fossil permits are required and how to get one, and how to identify fossils. Visitors can see fossils from the Florida Museum's collections, meet museum researchers and representatives from Florida fossil clubs and the Florida Paleontological Society, and "stump the paleontologist" with their own fossil find. Visitors also can enjoy lectures on microfossils, fossil preparation and skeletal mounts, or participate in a variety of activities designed for kids of all ages. Guests can enjoy the award-winning "Hall of Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land" exhibition, which opened in May 2004, or purchase an annual state permit for $5 and start their own fossil collection.
For more information call (352) 846-2000, ext. 277.
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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.