Press Release
Fla. Museum hosts Wigglers and Walkers series March 18, April 15
March 9, 2009
Media contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Morgan Lamborn
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Crack into spring with the Florida Museum of Natural History's "Wigglers and Walkers" program at 3:30 p.m. March 18 and April 15. "It's Eggs-cellent" will be a fun-filled, educational afternoon for children ages 2-5.
This season, students will learn about different types of eggs and the animals who lay them. Through arts, crafts and other activities, youngsters will discover reptile/amphibian and birds eggs while exploring the museum. Activities include egg painting, make-your-own turtle and other take-home projects.
The cost per class for each adult and child pair is $4 for Florida Museum members and $5 for non-members. Each additional child is $1. Pre-registration is not required, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should arrive early to park their strollers and meet new friends.
For more information, call (352) 273-2061 or visit 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 $9.50 for adults ($8 Fla. residents) and $5 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.