Press Release
Fla. Museum offers presentation on history of state's forests Dec. 2
For Immediate Release Nov. 15, 2007
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Marcel Raphael
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Trace "A History of Florida Forests" with author Barry Walsh as she takes visitors on a natural journey through Florida's unique past from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Dec. 2.
Beginning with the discovery of this rich land, learn about the effects of harvesting Florida's natural resources and how a young generation of loggers became passionate conservationists. A book signing will follow the discussion.
Walsh was editor for the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens research journal "Selbyana" for eight years, as well as a columnist for the "Longboat Observer." She uses her writing to defend the natural environment and her most recent project, editing "The Kendrick Papers," culminated in the publication of the book Baynard Kendrick started in 1966, "A History of Florida Forests." She also is a member of the Society of American Foresters.
For more information on the "Science Sundays" series, call (352) 273-2064 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.