I just stumbled across this information and wanted to get the word out about Harry’s visit to the Orlando Science Center this weekend. I found the information on WFTV’s “Inside Central Florida” events page.
Harry’s trip can be tracked at www.harrysbigadventure.com. His site includes a learning center, games, downloads, photo galleries and a blog on his [...]
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Haven’t heard of Roots & Shoots? Read on to learn about Jane Goodall’s organization for young people that has chapters in more than 100 countries!
Roots & Shoots is an international service organization founded by well known conservationist, Jane Goodall. Roots & Shoots groups around the world are made up of caring kids and teens who want to make [...]
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National Astronomy Day is Saturday, May 10, 2008. You can celebrate this special day locally at the Orlando Science Center. This following information is listed on their email flyer:
Take a day to immerse yourself in another world. Join us for a day full of planets, stars and activities that will inspire you to look far [...]
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Central Florida Earth Day Festival
Hosted by Florida School of Holistic Living, Dandelion Communitea Cafe’, and the Misty Forest Academy
Saturday, Apr. 19th, 2008, 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Downtown Orlando, 618 N Thornton Ave.
Cost: FREE
Join us from 12noon – 10PM in beautiful Downtown Orlando for an exciting day of music, educational speakers, sustainable vendors and more in celebration [...]
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The 6th Annual Children’s Art Festival will take place on Saturday, April 26th, from 10am to 2pm at the Maitland Art Center. The festival is free for children and $3 for adults.
This year’s theme is “Make Art an Adventure…Art and Animals.” The Maitland Art Center will be transformed into an animal-friendly environment. The festival will [...]
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The 6th Annual Turtle Day will take place on Saturday, April 19th, from 10am to 4pm at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet. Admission for this event is free. The Marine Science Center provides rehabilitation for sick and injured sea turtles and sea birds.
The following information came from the Marine Science Center’s web site:
Activities…will [...]
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The Planet Dinosaur exhibit is back at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne. According to the zoo’s web site, “On Saturday, February 16, dinosaurs will return to the Zoo for a limited time. This year we will feature 13 robotic dinosaurs. Travel back in time for a rite of passage through planet earth and witness first-hand [...]
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Today we went to a family-owned farm, Clarcona Farm & Stables, for a birthday party. We had the most wonderful time! I would highly recommend it to everyone.
When we first arrived, the kids got to ride in a cart pulled by a mini-donkey, and they also were invited to interact with baby goats and baby pot-belly pigs. It [...]
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When I joined a local homeschool group, I have to admit I was a bit surprised when I heard they were going to visit a worm farm the following week. “What’s a worm farm?” I thought. Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like. They raise worms. But not just any worms. They specialize in the [...]
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The following announcement is from SCC Planetarium’s website:
Join the Planetarium staff and the Central Florida Astronomical Society expert Astronomers in observance of a total lunar eclipse. An eclipse of the moon is safe to see with the human eyes and will take place from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Wednesday, February 20th.
Get here early so you can [...]
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