Press Release
Fla. Museum hosts Jan. 28 workshop on selecting children's books
For Immediate Release Jan. 23, 2007
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Christine Eschenfelder
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will host a literature workshop for adults who want to learn how to select books for children from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28. University of Florida education professor Linda Lamme will focus on natural history topics for children ages 2-10.
The presentation is part of the Florida Museum "Science Sundays" series. Other presentations this spring include 100 years of physics on Feb. 11, Florida manatees on March 18 and the evolution of the Florida cottonmouth's venom on April 15. All presentations are from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For more information on the "Science Sundays" series, call (352) 846-2000, ext. 246 or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/science_sundays.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. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 Fla. residents) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, call (352) 846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.