October 06, 2017
By Florida Sportsman Editor
Voyage into science at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute at MarineQuest 2017!
This free, family-friendly event on October 21, 2017 features more than 60 exhibits from FWC and other conservation organizations. Visitors can explore and play throughout the indoor and outdoor activities, including touch tanks, face-painting, archery, and more.
Held in conjunction with the St. Petersburg Science Festival, MarineQuest visitors get an exclusive look into Florida's latest fish and wildlife research.
This year's event will feature a speaker series where guests can learn about manatee rescues, sharks, coyotes, and other interesting talks by FWC's experts.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MarineQuest is to be held at the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute at 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg. Park at SouthCore Parking Garage, 101 1st Avenue South, and take the free shuttle.
Link for details: http://myfwc.com/research/about/connect/marinequest/open-house/
