Press Release
Fla. Museum to hold preschool wood work program March 21
For Immediate Release March 12, 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. --- Adults and preschoolers are invited to attend the Florida Museum of Natural History's "Wigglers and Walkers" program at 3:30 p.m. March 21.
Held every third Wednesday, the classes teach about museum exhibits through stories, crafts and other age-appropriate activities. This spring, participants learn how cultures start with similar natural materials and end with very different results. The March class focuses on wood work and the April 18 subject is natural fibers.
Cost for Florida Museum members is $4 for an adult/child pair, with $1 for each additional child. Non-member cost is $5 for each adult/child pair, with $1 for each additional child. 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. 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.