Discovery Saturday: Invaders of the Keys

 

During Discovery Saturday on July 20, children will learn about lionfish, iguanas, pythons, and other invasive species. “Invaders of the Keys,” hosted by the Key West Aquarium, will help children understand the effect nonnative animals have on the local environment. Space is limited. Call 305-809-4750 to register.

 

The Florida Keys Eco-Discover Center, operated by Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, hosts Discovery Saturday for children in kindergarten through fifth grade on the third Saturday of each month.

 

WHAT:            Discovery Saturday

 

WHEN:           10-11 a.m., July 20, 2019

 

WHERE:         Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, 35 E. Quay Rd., Key West, Florida 33040

 

WHO:             Children in kindergarten through 5th grade

 

Located in NOAA’s Dr. Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Complex on the Truman Waterfront in Key West, the Eco-Discovery Center features more than 6,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, which interpret the resources and management efforts of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, two national parks, and four national wildlife refuges.

 

For more information, contact the center at 305-809-4750 or [email protected].

 

Photo: Greg McFall/NOAA

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