Press Release
Explore the wonder of caves at the Florida Museum March 3
For Immediate Release Feb. 26, 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. --- Step into another world at the Florida Museum of Natural History from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3 during "Cavers Paradise," a day to learn about fascinating cave formations and the critters that call caves home.
Join Lubee Bat Conservancy, the University of Florida Geology Department, Florida Speleological Society and the Florida Museum for live bat demonstrations, presentations on Florida caves and cave photography and hands-on activities.
Paula Pifier, author of "Boo, the Little Brown Bat," also will present a story time and book signing for children at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/events.htm or call (352) 846-2000, ext. 246.
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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.