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“Forecast Extreme” at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

WHO/WHAT: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium presents “Forecast Extreme.” Local Amateur Radio groups are preparing for this hurricane season with kid-friendly, interactive activities. Local safety and weather experts will be on hand for presentations, and children will have the opportunity to make weather-related arts and crafts. Guests will be able to interact with local HAM radio operators as they compete in the national AARL Field Day and see how these operators are able to communicate in less-than-ideal conditions.

WHEN: Saturday, June 24th, 2017, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

HOW MUCH: All activities are included with paid Science Center admission. Adults are $15, children ages 3-12 are $11, seniors ages 60 and up are $13 and members are free. HAM Radio activities in the Multipurpose Center are free.

WHY: The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For more information on “Forecast Extreme” or other Science Center programming, please call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.