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Florida Seashells: Past and Present

2023-01-17 10:00:00 2023-01-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Florida Seashells: Past and Present Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould as they pass along some of their expertise on fossilized and modern seashells found in Florida. Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Tuesday, January 17
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-01-17 10:00:00 2023-01-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Florida Seashells: Past and Present Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould as they pass along some of their expertise on fossilized and modern seashells found in Florida. Floral City Public Library - Program Room

Join scientists Leslie Moore and Pat Gould as they pass along some of their expertise on fossilized and modern seashells found in Florida.

Learn about the ancestral history of Florida’s seashells by looking at the fossilized shells which were found in quarries and sand pits, along with current shells found along the beaches in Florida. Follow along with Leslie, a Malacologist Cataloger at the Smithsonian’s Seashell collection, as she takes you through the seashell families found along Florida’s shoreline.  


DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent official policy or position of the Citrus County Library System.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Seasonal Event | Nature & Outdoors | Fun & Games |

TAGS: | Event |

Floral City Public Library

Phone: 352-726-3671

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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 Closed
Sun, Jan 18 Closed

About the branch

The Floral City Branch is located on Orange Street in the center of Floral City, near the Avenue of Oaks. This location features a literacy collection, public computers, and more.

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Thu, Jan 22, 10:45am - 11:45am
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