Arkansas Park Day

April 10, 2010
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Park Day

Contribute to the future by protecting our past. Join park staff and volunteers to work on special cleanup and preservation projects throughout Historic Washington State Park in Washington, AR. Lend a hand and get a little reward for it. This national event is sponsored by the Civil War Preservation Trust and the History Channel.

Admission is FREE!

CONTACT:
Ph: 870-983-2684 / HistoricWashington@arkansas.com

Please join us and have a great day of Community Service with Arkansas State Parks!!!!

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

MARCH 26TH, 2010

MARCH 26-28: FINE CRAFTS FAIR
Memphis Association of Craft Artists and Christian Brothers University have once again come together to produce their spring Fine Crafts Fair. The show and sale will be held March 26 – 28, 2010, in the Canale Arena on the CBU campus. On display will be fine craft in a wide range of mediums, including pottery, glass, wood, and much more. Girl Scout volunteer Pat Moody will have artwork on display.

A wine and cheese reception will be held on Friday, March 26, from 5:00 pm—9:00 pm. The market will be open and all artists will be in attendance. The hours for the show will be 10:00 am—6:00 pm on Saturday, March 27 and 11:00 am—5:00 pm on Sunday, March 28. Parking will be available in the Central Avenue lot. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information visit http://www.memphiscrafts.org/current.html

APRIL 9,10 & 11: RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents ILLUSCINATIONSM,
a fantasy filled world where thrills, wonderment and magic intersect with unparalleled powers of imagination.

Young thrillusionist, David DaVinci, invites audiences to join him in this awe-mazing, mysti-flying adventure as he bridges the believable world in which we all live and the seemingly impossible one of the circus.

United Way has generously offered us 100 $5 Courtesy Passes for the Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 matinees. CLICK HERE for complete details.

CLICK HERE for a special Girl Scout $12 ticket offer for the April 9th performance.


APRIL 17: PICNIC IN THE PARK
The Prentiss County Division of Human Services, Family and Children’s Services, would like to invite you to be a part of our Prentiss County “Picnic in the Park”.

This event will be held at Booneville’s City Park on April 17th, 2010, between the hours of 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We have reserved Kid’s Town, the Big Pavilion, the Community Center and Basketball court. We will have food, games, activities and entertainment. There will be several quest speakers, positive role models, and fun for all. When our picnic is over we will be releasing helium filled balloons in the air as a reminder to ourselves and our community, that each and every one of us can make a difference in the life of a child.

Organizers are in need of volunteers to set up booths, do activities and crafts projects. If you, or your troop are interested please contact Kimberly Holley at 662.728.8009.

APRIL 17: TIPTON COUNTY EARTH FEST
Keep Tipton County Beautiful presents Earth Fest with a special session on "How to Hypertufa!!", taught by the Master Gardeners of Tipton County, plus free information on the environment, recycling and easy ways to “Go Green” ! There will be food, giveaways, arts & crafts, plus bird feeders & more!

Earth Fest is 1-4 p.m. at the Tipton County Museum Veterans Memorial & Nature Center located at 751 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN 38019

APRIL 24: WILDLIFE WEEKEND AND JUNIOR RANGER DAY AT THE NATCHEZ TRACE
Enjoy the beautiful weather and come out to the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center for this FREE family event in recognition of National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day! The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will be on site to perform living history demonstrations, which often include corn shuck doll making, basket weaving, beading, quill pen demonstrations and a longhunter's program involving early medicines. Leatherworking and mountain dulcimers demonstrations will also be available throughout the day.

CLICK HERE for event flyer & more information!

JUNE 23: LUNCHEON WITH WOMEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
On Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010, Memphis Public Library and information Center will host a luncheon at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library to connect women health professionals with young women who are: in grades 8 through 12, are good students and have a keen interest in pursuing a career in health sciences.

At the luncheon, participants can look forward to communicating with professionals who will share the rewards and challenges of their career and what students should do to prepare for post college studies. They also will share the qualities that make a competent and compassionate healthcare professional and answer questions the young women pose to them. In addition, a complimentary boxed lunch will be served and the participants will be invited to tour Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians, a special exhibit at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library June 1 - July 10.

To recommend a young women and request an application for her to attend the luncheon, email marshallj@memphislibrary.org. Please put "Mentoring Luncheon Recommendation" in the subject line and include your connection to the young women and your contact information. Participants will be selected from among the submitted applications. The nomination deadline is April 1, 2010.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

MARCH 19TH, 2010

MARCH 20: FAMILY FARM FEST
In celebration of National Agriculture Day, Our Family Farm, LLC is hosting a FAMILY FARM FEST. The theme for National Ag Day is "Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing." The Fest will take place from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Demonstrations will include a variety of horse riding/driving events, Educational sessions on gardening, irrigation, insects (with an entomologist), and firearms (with local game wardens) will be taking place throughout the fest. Exhibits will focus on the production of food and fiber crops including cotton, corn, rice, soybeans, and pecans. We also have a hay ride that showcases our farming equipment, horses, and cattle. Concessions, farm games, door prizes and souvenirs will also be available.

The FAMILY FARM FEST will be held at 14281 State Line Rd., off of Center Hill Road, in DeSoto County, MS on a modern, working family farm. Admission is $5 per person (children under age 2 admitted for free), with a portion of the proceeds being donated to local chapters of Future Farmers of America.


MARCH 21: SPRING INTO GREEN WITH USGBC
North MS Branch of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) is hosting a green fair, “Spring Into Green”, at Fairpark (in front of City Hall) from 2pm-5pm. There will be live music from The Benders, a compact fluorescent light (CFL) giveaway, recycling centers, drinks, food, kids’ activities, and several vendors with “green” booths on recycling, green building materials & other sustainable alternatives. We want to invite the public to join us for a FREE afternoon of family fun.

Contact Laura Tinsley, 662.844.3331 / laura@centurycr.com for more information.

MARCH 26-28: FINE CRAFTS FAIR
Memphis Association of Craft Artists and Christian Brothers University have once again come together to produce their spring Fine Crafts Fair. The show and sale will be held March 26 – 28, 2010, in the Canale Arena on the CBU campus. On display will be fine craft in a wide range of mediums, including pottery, glass, wood, and much more. Girl Scout volunteer Pat Moody will have artwork on display.

A wine and cheese reception will be held on Friday, March 26, from 5:00 pm—9:00 pm. The market will be open and all artists will be in attendance. The hours for the show will be 10:00 am—6:00 pm on Saturday, March 27 and 11:00 am—5:00 pm on Sunday, March 28. Parking will be available in the Central Avenue lot. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information visit http://www.memphiscrafts.org/current.html

APRIL 9,10 & 11: RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents ILLUSCINATIONSM,
a fantasy filled world where thrills, wonderment and magic intersect with unparalleled powers of imagination.

Young thrillusionist, David DaVinci, invites audiences to join him in this awe-mazing, mysti-flying adventure as he bridges the believable world in which we all live and the seemingly impossible one of the circus.

United Way has generously offered us 100 $5 Courtesy Passes for the Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 matinees. CLICK HERE for complete details.

CLICK HERE for a special Girl Scout $12 ticket offer for the April 9th performance.


APRIL 17: PICNIC IN THE PARK
The Prentiss County Division of Human Services, Family and Children’s Services, would like to invite you to be a part of our Prentiss County “Picnic in the Park”.

This event will be held at Booneville’s City Park on April 17th, 2010, between the hours of 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We have reserved Kid’s Town, the Big Pavilion, the Community Center and Basketball court. We will have food, games, activities and entertainment. There will be several quest speakers, positive role models, and fun for all. When our picnic is over we will be releasing helium filled balloons in the air as a reminder to ourselves and our community, that each and every one of us can make a difference in the life of a child.

Organizers are in need of volunteers to set up booths, do activities and crafts projects. If you, or your troop are interested please contact Kimberly Holley at 662.728.8009.

APRIL 17: TIPTON COUNTY EARTH FEST
Keep Tipton County Beautiful presents Earth Fest with a special session on "How to Hypertufa!!", taught by the Master Gardeners of Tipton County, plus free information on the environment, recycling and easy ways to “Go Green” ! There will be food, giveaways, arts & crafts, plus bird feeders & more!

Earth Fest is 1-4 p.m. at the Tipton County Museum Veterans Memorial & Nature Center located at 751 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN 38019

JUNE 23: LUNCHEON WITH WOMEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
On Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010, Memphis Public Library and information Center will host a luncheon at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library to connect women health professionals with young women who are: in grades 8 through 12, are good students and have a keen interest in pursuing a career in health sciences.

At the luncheon, participants can look forward to communicating with professionals who will share the rewards and challenges of their career and what students should do to prepare for post college studies. They also will share the qualities that make a competent and compassionate healthcare professional and answer questions the young women pose to them. In addition, a complimentary boxed lunch will be served and the participants will be invited to tour Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians, a special exhibit at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library June 1 - July 10.

To recommend a young women and request an application for her to attend the luncheon, email marshallj@memphislibrary.org. Please put "Mentoring Luncheon Recommendation" in the subject line and include your connection to the young women and your contact information. Participants will be selected from among the submitted applications. The nomination deadline is April 1, 2010.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.

Heart of the South Annual Meeting - April 24

APRIL 24: GSHS ANNUAL MEETING
Join GSHS as we vote on Council business, recognize girl achievements and honor our volunteers at The Orchard United Methodist Church, 1379 Coley Road, Tupelo, MS 38801.

New this year, we are requesting that each Service Unit send a minimum of two representatives. Please submit names to your Membership Manager by Friday, April 2.

Mini-Grants
The Annual Meeting is a vital part of the council's operation. Because of the importance of volunteer participation, GSHS is offering two one-time mini-grant opportunities to Service Units.

A mini-grant of $250 will be awarded to the Service Unit with the highest percentage of membership attending the Annual Meeting (qualifying age is 14 years, as set forth in the Council by-laws).

An additional mini-grant of $250 will be awarded to the Service Unit with the largest number of members (qualifying age is 14 years old, as set forth in the Council by-laws)

The mini-grants must be used by the winning Service Unit to fund a local community service project and reporting back to the council will be required.

Tupelo Fun for Girl Scouts
Troops who choose to travel to Tupelo on April 24th for the Annual Meeting can take advantage of several opportunities in the Tupelo Area:

Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo
Just down the street from The Orchard on Coley Road. Girl Scouts receive admission to the park and the buffalo bus ride tour for the discount rate of $6.75 per person. Girls and Adults must wear Girl Scout Uniform, Girl Scout T-Shirt or Girl Scout pin to receive the discount.

Rhythmn & Roots, Southern Music
Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Oren Dunn City Museum
Price: $3-Adults; $2-Senior Citizens; $1.50-Children ages 3-12. Group tours of 10 or more available by appointment. A traveling exhibit from the Southern Arts Federation, which tributes all of the musical forms that come together to create the Southern sound. This exhibit showcases key Southern musicians & the instruments they play. www.orendunnmuseum.org or 662-841-6438.

Sparkle and Twang Exhibit
Location: Tupelo Automobile Museum
Price: Ages 5-12, $5.00 / Ages 13 and up, $7.50
The Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau brings Marty Stuart's music memorabilia collection home to his birth state of MS. The collection named "Sparkle and Twang: Marty Stuart's American Musical Odyssey" is an homage to music legends like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Bob Dylan and more and includes costumes, instruments, hand-written lyrics and personal mementos. 662-842-4242.

12-year-olds abusing inhalants, report says

By Saundra Young, CNN Medical Senior Producer March 11, 2010 2:20 p.m. EST Washington (CNN) --

When their kids turn 12, parents are concerned about peers pressuring them to smoke cigarettes, drink and use drugs, but it turns out 12-year-olds are doing something else: getting high on inhalants.

A new national survey from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration report finds that they're using inhalants more than marijuana, hallucinogens and cocaine combined.

Some young people are sniffing -- inhaling -- a wide variety of products to get high. Inhalants are legal, cheap and everywhere. They can easily be found in most homes: spray paint, shoe polish, glue, air fresheners, hair spray, nail polish, gasoline, aerosols, computer cleaners, even the refrigerant from air conditioners.

Continue reading HERE.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

MARCH 12TH, 2010

MARCH 13: Sam's Town 5k Charity Coin Toss
Gather your friends, family, co-workers, etc and come to Sam's Town Tunica to play "The World's Largest Coin Toss". The room will be split in half (heads and tails) and they will keep flipping until one person is left. That person will win $5,000 for the charity they represent!! The more people we have on the floor, the BETTER our chances of winning $5,000 for Girl Scouts Heart of the South!

Doors open at 7 p.m. There will also be Karaoke, dancing, a light buffet, adult beverages, and lots of door prizes. Only persons 21 and over will be allowed into the venue. Grab everyone you can and meet us at Sam's Town Casino to support Girl Scouts Heart of the South.

MARCH 15: WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

Mississippi University for Women's Department of Sciences and Mathematics Science Enrichment Program presents Women in Engineering. Learn about the various fields and careers in engineering and participate in Mission Eggcellence, where you will learn Physics concepts that are related to car crashes, vehicular design and safety problems facing today's car manufacturers. This includes building and testing models to protect a raw egg.

Open registration for female students grades 8-12th. Spots are limited. This workshop is FREE!

For more information or to register, visit our website.

MARCH 20: FAMILY FARM FEST
In celebration of National Agriculture Day, Our Family Farm, LLC is hosting a FAMILY FARM FEST. The theme for National Ag Day is "Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing." The Fest will take place from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Demonstrations will include a variety of horse riding/driving events, Educational sessions on gardening, irrigation, insects (with an entomologist), and firearms (with local game wardens) will be taking place throughout the fest. Exhibits will focus on the production of food and fiber crops including cotton, corn, rice, soybeans, and pecans. We also have a hay ride that showcases our farming equipment, horses, and cattle. Concessions, farm games, door prizes and souvenirs will also be available.

The FAMILY FARM FEST will be held at 14281 State Line Rd., off of Center Hill Road, in DeSoto County, MS on a modern, working family farm. Admission is $5 per person (children under age 2 admitted for free), with a portion of the proceeds being donated to local chapters of Future Farmers of America.



MARCH 21: SPRING INTO GREEN WITH USGBC
North MS Branch of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) is hosting a green fair, “Spring Into Green”, at Fairpark (in front of City Hall) from 2pm-5pm. There will be live music from The Benders, a compact fluorescent light (CFL) giveaway, recycling centers, drinks, food, kids’ activities, and several vendors with “green” booths on recycling, green building materials & other sustainable alternatives. We want to invite the public to join us for a FREE afternoon of family fun.

Contact Laura Tinsley, 662.844.3331 / laura@centurycr.com for more information.

MARCH 26-28: FINE CRAFTS FAIR
Memphis Association of Craft Artists and Christian Brothers University have once again come together to produce their spring Fine Crafts Fair. The show and sale will be held March 26 – 28, 2010, in the Canale Arena on the CBU campus. On display will be fine craft in a wide range of mediums, including pottery, glass, wood, and much more. Girl Scout volunteer Pat Moody will have artwork on display.

A wine and cheese reception will be held on Friday, March 26, from 5:00 pm—9:00 pm. The market will be open and all artists will be in attendance. The hours for the show will be 10:00 am—6:00 pm on Saturday, March 27 and 11:00 am—5:00 pm on Sunday, March 28. Parking will be available in the Central Avenue lot. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information visit http://www.memphiscrafts.org/current.html

APRIL 9,10 & 11: RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents ILLUSCINATIONSM,
a fantasy filled world where thrills, wonderment and magic intersect with unparalleled powers of imagination.

Young thrillusionist, David DaVinci, invites audiences to join him in this awe-mazing, mysti-flying adventure as he bridges the believable world in which we all live and the seemingly impossible one of the circus.

United Way has generously offered us 100 $5 Courtesy Passes for the Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 matinees. CLICK HERE for complete details.

CLICK HERE for a special Girl Scout $12 ticket offer for the April 9th performance.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.

Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal

Associated Press - 3.10.10
Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal.

They flew non-combat missions, but 38 were killed in service.

WASHINGTON - A long-overlooked group of women who flew aircraft during World War II were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. Known as Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, they were the first women to fly U.S. military planes. About 200 of these aviators, mostly in their late 80s and early 90s and some in wheelchairs, came to the Capitol to accept the medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress.

Read more HERE.

Photo caption: Women Airforce Service Pilots (left to right) Frances Green, Margaret Kirchner, Ann Waldner and Blanche Osborn at Lockbourne Army Air Field, Ohio 1944. These women pilots were some of the first to ferry B-17 “Flying Fortress” bombers. More than 1,000 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) provided essential military air support in the United States during World War II. When Our Mothers Went to War: An Illustrated History of Women in World War II, a book by Margret Regis.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

MARCH 5TH, 2010

MARCH 9: HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

Scouts can save up to $12 per tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotter's 2010 World Tour at Tupelo's Bancorp South Arena on Tuesday, March 9 @ 7 p.m.

CLICK HERE for order form.

MARCH 9: PROJECT BASED INQUIRY SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Please join us at the Memphis Zoo on Tuesday, March 9th from 9:00 – 3:00 for a free professional development workshop with Dr. Mary Starr, leading author, on the concept of Project-Based Inquiry Science.

This professional development workshop is guaranteed to provide educators with techniques on how to promote student learning. It is designed to facilitate hands-on experience and share strategies on how to teach students to investigate, gather evidence, and form explanations to real world problems. Dr. Starr is a Research Specialist in Science Education at the University of Michigan. She has developed instructional materials in several STEM areas, including nanoscale science education.

The workshop is sponsored by “It’s About Time” a division of Herff Jones Education (publishers for the National Science Foundation (NSF) which specializes in Inquiry-based approach pedagogy). Come prepared for a great exchange and camaraderie. To reserve your space, call the Memphis Zoo Education Department information line at 901-333-6600 by 3:00pm, Thursday, March 4, 2010.

A professional development certificate for 5.0 hours will be provided to each participant at the end of the workshop.

SUMMER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT ST. JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL -

DEADLINE MARCH 12

Do you know any teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 who would be interested in participating in summer activities with St. Jude patients?

The Volunteer program is a two-session summer program that invites 15 teenagers to each session to participate in a summer experience of learning, personal growth and creative fun. The program is highly demanding, as teens work closely with patients, siblings and parents. It also allows them to explore possible career paths and develop leadership, interpersonal team building and self awareness. If you know any teens who may be interested in this program, direct them to the Volunteer Program Website, where they can complete the online application.

The application deadline is March 12.
For more information e-mail vs@stjude.org.

MARCH 15: WOMEN IN ENGINEERING

Mississippi University for Women's Department of Sciences and Mathematics Science Enrichment Program presents Women in Engineering. Learn about the various fields and careers in engineering and participate in Mission Eggcellence, where you will learn Physics concepts that are related to car crashes, vehicular design and safety problems facing today's car manufacturers. This includes building and testing models to protect a raw egg.

Open registration for female students grades 8-12th. Spots are limited. This workshop is FREE!

For more information or to register, visit our website.


MARCH 21: SPRING INTO GREEN WITH USGBC
North MS Branch of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) is hosting a green fair, “Spring Into Green”, at Fairpark (in front of City Hall) from 2pm-5pm. There will be live music from The Benders, a compact fluorescent light (CFL) giveaway, recycling centers, drinks, food, kids’ activities, and several vendors with “green” booths on recycling, green building materials & other sustainable alternatives. We want to invite the public to join us for a FREE afternoon of family fun.

Contact Laura Tinsley, 662.844.3331 / laura@centurycr.com for more information.

APRIL 9,10 & 11: RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents ILLUSCINATIONSM,
a fantasy filled world where thrills, wonderment and magic intersect with unparalleled powers of imagination.

Young thrillusionist, David DaVinci, invites audiences to join him in this awe-mazing, mysti-flying adventure as he bridges the believable world in which we all live and the seemingly impossible one of the circus.

United Way has generously offered us 100 $5 Courtesy Passes for the Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 matinees. CLICK HERE for complete details.

CLICK HERE for a special Girl Scout $12 ticket offer for the April 9th performance.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.

Tennessee Aquarium offers spring break program

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is offering a special biology program for children during spring break.

The new Keeper Kids Program will be available free to children and their families who pay for admission to the nonprofit aquarium located on the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga.

Aquarium spokesman Thom Benson said in a statement that the program, set March 13 to 21 and April 3 to 11, will give participants an opportunity to accompany biologists and educators, including some caring for penguins, otters, butterflies and fish.

Admission is $24.95 for adults and $14.95 per child, ages 3 to 12. Proceeds help support aquarium conservation programs.