Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/04/2016
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Mote Marine Laboratory
Address
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL, 34236
Website
http://bit.ly/1ss7L4O
Categories
A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon — join the fun during the World Oceans Day Family Festival on June 4 at Mote Aquarium. Mote’s World Oceans Day event will spotlight the ocean’s deep connection to the human spirit and the boundless inspirational power of our natural world’s greatest resource.
This year’s event will focus on the national theme “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet.” It will feature games and crafts focused on green practices, marine science and conservation by Mote and other local organizations.
The family festival is free with regular paid admission to Mote Aquarium and is free for Mote Members.
Interested in sponsoring or being an exhibitor? Email Sofie Wachtmeister at sofiew@mote.org for more details.
What will be at the event?
- The Kona Ice truck will be serving up their famous shaved ice. Even better? They’re donating a portion of their proceeds back to Mote!
- Mote’s high school interns will feature their bottlecap mural project (you can help contribute!), DIY crafts made of marine debris, and a station about the Stow It Don’t Throw It project.
- Children that participate in Mote’s Homeschool Programs will be talking about why it’s important to choose sustainable seafood and “Pop It Don’t Drop It.”
- An underwater photographer will be in the Shark Tracker exhibit from 11 a.m. to noon to take photos from the inside looking out!
