Press Release
Photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. to give special presentation at Florida Museum March 31
March 17, 2011
Media contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
352-273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Leeann Bright
PHOTOS AVAILABLE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Join the Florida Museum of Natural History for a special presentation by University of Florida alumnus and conservation photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. March 31.
The presentation is free and open to the public.
"Our visitors loved meeting Carlton at the opening of his exhibit 'Florida Cowboys: Keepers of the Last Frontier' on Feb. 12," said Florida Museum education coordinator Kendra Lanza-Kaduce. "We are so excited he is coming back to the museum for this presentation."
From 7:15 to 8 p.m. museum members may join Ward in the "Florida Cowboys" and "Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition" exhibits for a meet-and-greet event. Membership cards are required for admittance to this portion of the event.
"The museum regularly offers special events for its members," said Leslie Ladendorf, Florida Museum assistant director of development and membership. "We are thrilled that our members have the opportunity to meet with Carlton in a private setting."
For more information on becoming a member visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu/membership/join.htm or call 352-273-2047.
During his presentation, Ward will showcase photographs from his book, "Florida Cowboys: Keepers of the Last Frontier" and more recent images focusing on the vital role ranches play in the state's economy and environment, especially in the Everglades.
"We have a unique opportunity to help restore the Everglades and ensure the future of Florida cattle ranching at the same time through the same efforts," Ward said.
Ward said photographers, conservationists, cattle ranchers and others interested in the environment will enjoy this presentation.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History, Florida's state natural history museum, is 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 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $10.50 for adults ($9 Fla. residents) and $6 for ages 3-17. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu or call 352-846-2000.