Press Release
Florida Museum offers K-5 aquatic insects class Nov. 12
For Immediate Release Oct. 27, 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 "Flying Dragons and Other Aquatic Insects" from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 12 as part of its fall exploration series "Let's Explore Aquatic Critters" where students in grades K-5 can visit exhibits, make crafts and stretch their imaginations in hands-on classes.
"Flying Dragons" participants will explore the lifestyles of water-world insects, such as dragonflies, from larva to adult.
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.