Press Release
Fla. Museum offers K-5 "Explore Aquatic Critters" fall classes
For Immediate Release Sept 30, 2005
Contact:
Paul Ramey, Dir. of Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@ufl.edu
Writer: Emily Banks
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer the "Let's Explore Aquatic Critters" exploration series this fall where K-5 students can visit exhibits, make crafts and aquify their imaginations in hands-on classes. Three classes, all held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., will be offered: "Giants of the Sea" Oct. 15, "Flying Dragons and Other Aquatic Insects" Nov. 12 and "Chorus of Birds" Dec. 3.
The cost is $15 for Florida Museum members and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (352) 846-2000, ext. 277 or visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/childrens_classes.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. 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.