World Ocean Day
Educational displays, a sand sculpture competition, Maverick the Ice Flyer, colorful kites and birds of prey are just a few of the attractions to enjoy at the family friendly World Oceans Day Event at Perdido Key State Park West Use Area on June 10 from 9 a.m. until noon. Free park admission will be offered to the first 50 vehicles.
World Oceans Day provides an opportunity to honor, protect, and conserve the world’s oceans. This year the focus is on preventing marine litter, particularly plastic pollution. To that end, a beach clean-up will be held from 8-10 a.m.
Educational displays will include a presentation about Perdido Key’s turtle nesting program and various aspects of ocean health. Faculty and graduate students from the Dept. of Marine Biology at the University of West Florida will also be on hand, and the Northwest Florida Wildlife Sanctuary will bring one of its raptors. Ocean Hour, The Audubon Society and Florida Sea Grant Extension will also have displays. Bean bag games and a beach volleyball court will be set-up on the beach
The Perdido Key Association, the Friends of Pensacola State Parks, and the staff of Perdido Key State Park are co-sponsoring the event. “Bring the family to what should be an enjoyable and educational event,’’ said Perdido Key Assn. President Charles Krupnick.
For more info, visit perdidokeyassociation.org.
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 10, 2017
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Contact Information
Media Contact: Charles Krupnick, Perdido Key Assn. President, 334 482-2843 or charles.krupnick@gmail.com.