Event Details
Saturday, Jun 18, 2016
Preserving the 1,100 year old Weedon Island Saltwater Dugout Canoe
Time: 10:00 am til 11:00 am
Location: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St Pete
Description: Many lessons were learned as the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education, Inc. worked to conserve the Weedon Island Preserve prehistoric saltwater dugout canoe. Robert Austin, Ph.D. and Phyllis Kolianos, M.A. discuss the trials and tribulations of the pioneering preservation of this significant waterlogged wood discovery and the knowledge that has been gained from this effort.
Recommended for all ages.
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FPAN is posting this event as a courtesy, we will neither be hosting nor attending this event.
Archaeology Works: Little Salt Spring
Time: 1:00 pm til 3:00 pm
Location: Morgan Family Center, 6207 W Price Blvd, North Port FL 34291
Description: Come on out to the Morgan Family Center to learn all about Little Salt Spring and the past peoples who lived there. Explore Little Salt Spring with hands-on activities and demonstrations so you can investigate the past like an archaeologist! This free workshop is appropriate for all ages and backgrounds.
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FPAN is co-hosting this event.
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Educator's Session at Archaeology Works: Little Salt Spring
Time: 2:30 pm til 3:00 pm
Location: Morgan Family Center, 6207 W Price Blvd, North Port FL 34291
Description: Educator's Session for teachers, educators, docents, and homeschoolers!
Archaeologists from the Florida Public Archaeology Network will host this free information session for educators. Come learn strategies for integrating archaeology and the prehistory of Little Salt Spring into your classroom through Inquiry Based lesson plans and activities.
FPAN is co-hosting this event.
