Press Release
Fla. Museum seeks volunteer naturalists to lead outdoor school tours
For Immediate Release Sept 28, 2005
Contact:
Paul Ramey, Dir. of Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@ufl.edu
Writer: Lauren Williams
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer docent naturalist training for volunteers interested in leading museum school tours in the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab from 1- 4:30 p.m on Sunday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 6. Volunteers must attend one of these training sessions.
No prior experience or special skills are necessary to participate, except that volunteers must enjoy working with the public, especially children. For more information or to RSVP, contact Deb DiPietro, (352) 846-2000, ext. 203; dipietro@flmnh.ufl.edu or Sally Wazny, (352)846-2000, ext. 210; swazny@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. The Florida Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. For more information, including directions and parking information, call (352) 846-2000, or visit the museum online, www.flmnh.ufl.edu.