St. Johns River Water Management District

News Release

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Atlantic Beach Elementary to host 'Science Night'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 17, 2009 - Students at Atlantic Beach Elementary School and their parents are invited to "Splash into Science Night," a hands-on, interactive family event focusing on the importance of Florida's water resources.

Splash into Science Night, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, is an activity sponsored by the St. Johns River Water Management District's Watershed Action Volunteer (WAV) Program, Atlantic Beach Elementary PTA, and the cities of Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach.

Students will learn about the water cycle, how water moves through the aquifer, and about water conservation through a variety of crafts and games. They also will learn about storm water and see how rainfall causes pollution to run off the land and cause harm to waterways.

The evening's activities will include encountering animals from the Jacksonville Zoo, playing water games, conducting water experiments, and making water cycle wristbands, an "edible aquifer" and "fish print" T-shirts.

Families are encouraged to join students at the event, which will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at the elementary school cafeteria, 298 Sherry Drive, Atlantic Beach.

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