Media Advisory

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 19; 1 p.m.

WHO: Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission representatives will launch the addition of a new butterfly certificate recognition to the “Wings Over Florida” program, which previously focused solely on birding.

WHERE: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road – Powell Hall, University of Florida Cultural Plaza, Gainesville, FL 32611

WHAT: The “Wings Over Florida” program encourages bird and butterfly enthusiasts to explore Florida in search of species to add to their “life list.” The new component includes six certificates awarded based on butterfly-watching achievement. Following the unveiling, visitors may sign up for the program, start building their butterfly “life list” in the museum’s Florida Wildflower and Butterfly Garden or adjacent UF Natural Area Teaching Lab and earn a basic level certificate.

DETAILS: For more information, visit http://floridabirdingtrail.com/index.php/resources/wings/ or http://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/butterflyfest/home/

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Contact: Paul Ramey, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu, 352-213-0999