Press Release
Fla. Museum hosts 'Trashformations' recycled art competition, show
For Immediate Release Nov. 10, 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
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History and the Alachua County Office of Waste Alternatives will present the "Trashformations" awards ceremony 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 at the museum, featuring trash recycled into art by local high school and college students. The Florida Museum will display the competition's winning entries through Dec. 2.
There is no admission charge for this event. For more information, contact Tori Derr at (352) 846-2000, ext. 206.
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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.