A Free Educational Forum

A Free Educational Forum Open to the Public

Limited Seating - Register Now at www.harmonyinstitute.org

Children on a Seesaw: Balancing Nature & Science in Young Lives

April 17, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. in Harmony, Osceola County, Florida

Listen to top professionals from the CDC, Purdue, FSU, Nemours, FIT and the Cincinnati Zoo.

MODERATOR

Judy Wall, MD - Medical Director, Nemours Children's Clinic

Speakers:

• Dr. Alan Beck, Sc.D., Center for the Human Animal Bond, Purdue University
  
• David E. Cook, Ph.D., Head, Dept. of Science & Math Education, Florida Institute of Technology
  
• Anjaneyulu Krothapalli, Ph.D., Director of the Solar Research Center, Florida State University
  
• Duncan Lester, Ed.D., Associate Director, Green Chimney's Children's Services
  
• Thane Maynard, Executive Director, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
  
• Arthur M. Wendel, MD, MPH, Medical Officer, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
  

  National Center for Environmental Health
  

AND DON'T MISS the 7th Annual Dark Sky Festival from 6pm-11pm (following the forum). This family-friendly festival provides the public with an introduction to the marvels of astronomy and the importance of protecting dark skies - not just for astronomy purposes, but also for the values that darkness provides to area wildlife. Harmony, America's first Dark Sky Development of Distinction recognized by the International Dark Sky Association, is located southeast of Orlando and west of Melbourne.

For more information regarding the Dark Sky Festival visit the website at www.darkskyfestival.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE FORUM VISIT:

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