Flamingo Gardens on the Road: The Foolish Tortoise
Sponsored by the Broward Public Library Foundation.
Wednesday, June 26
10:30am - 11:30am
Fort Lauderdale Reading Center
ArtServe Gallery Room 134Join us to learn about the amazing reptiles of Florida with special presenters Flamingo Gardens, and meet some special tortoises and turtles. (Best for ages 5 and up)
The Foolish Tortoise
- Listen to the story The Foolish Tortoise by Eric Carle
- have a live encounter with several of the turtles and tortoises from our Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Students will learn about the similarities and differences between these two reptiles, their
native habitats and why they are important to our environment. - Program Includes craft/drawing exercise
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program time: 60 minutes
*space is limited (20) - registration required for each attendee (call library for more detail).
Established in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens and attractions in South Florida. Flamingo Gardens is the premier Everglades Learning Center and South Florida Wildlife and Botanical Sanctuary. Flamingo Gardens mission is to depict, preserve, and provide education about the natural and cultural heritage of South Florida and the Everglades in our botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschool | Families |
EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Summer Learning Program | Arts & Cultural |
TAGS: | Summer Learning Program |
Fort Lauderdale Reading Center
| Mon, May 04 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, May 05 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, May 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, May 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, May 08 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 09 | Closed |
| Sun, May 10 | Closed |

