Press Release
Fla. Museum offers "Plants and What's for Dinner" preschool class
For Immediate Release May 2, 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 offer its new preschool program "Wigglers and Walkers" from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on May 11 for children ages 2-5. This month's program will be themed "Plants and What's for Dinner."
Participants will join museum docents for child friendly fun and learn about Florida Museum exhibits through stories, games, hands-on objects and other age-appropriate activities. This month the class will explore Florida food chains. Students will make paper pitcher plants, take tours of several museum exhibits and enjoy a story, song and dance with Florida Museum staff.
Cost is $3 for each adult and child pair, and $1 for each additional child. Pre-registration is not required but children must be accompanied by an adult. Guests should arrive early to park their strollers and meet new friends.
For more information call (352) 846-2000, ext. 277 or e-mail classes@flmnh.ufl.edu.
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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.