Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center
1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Please call (727) 453-6500 for information and reservations.
Prince of Frogs Musical Performance
Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
STAGE Productions, Sarasota, FL
Enjoy this fun musical theater production based on the classic fairy tale transformed to introduce the concepts of water use,
conservation, and the environment to kindergarten through 5th grade children. Explore the story of Kingdom Waste-A-Lot as the lack
of rain and wasteful habits of its citizens results in serious water shortages in the land. Watch as the Prince of Frogs transforms
the land into the Conservation Kingdom. Pre-registration required. Free. Recommended for families with children 5 - 10 years old.
Celebrate Florida Archaeology Month 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Florida Public Archaeology Network, Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education, Central Gulf Coast
Archaeological Society, and the Education Services Staff and Volunteers, Environmental Lands Division
Join us for a fun-filled day of archaeological discovery of Tampa Bay to celebrate our 4th annual Florida Archaeology Month. March
is designated as "Florida Archaeology Month," and special programs are planned statewide to recognize the importance archaeology
plays in sharing information with the public about the diverse history and prehistory in the state.
Demonstrations and Archaeological Activities
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy Native American crafts, activities and demonstrations, and the Center's exhibit gallery, Connecting People and Place,
depicting prehistoric, historic, and present life on Tampa Bay. Bring your family and spend the day with us at Weedon Island
Preserve. Watch ancient tool demonstrations and try your skills at making pottery. Learn about recent excavations and what
archaeologists have discovered about the early people who once resided on our shores.
Lecture: Underwater Archaeology of Tampa Bay
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Jeff Moates, M.A., Florida Public Archaeology Network, West Central Regional Center
Listen to a talk about the exciting discoveries under Tampa Bay.
Lecture: Ancient Mound Builders of Tampa Bay
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Robert Austin, Ph.D., Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc.
Join us in a talk about early mound builders on our coastal shores.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under our shady oaks and discover hidden secrets along our interpretive trail. Then head back to the
Center for more archaeology fun. All events are free and open to the public. Recommended for all ages.
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