Creepy Crawly Creature Feature An Entomology Expo for Kids at STAR ECO Station Wildlife Rescue Center

Walls that crawl! Frightening fangs! Furry legs! 8-eyed monsters! Dont bug out kids! Its the Creepy Crawly Creature Feature, a wild adventure into the world of bugs and spiders at the STAR ECO Station.

(PRWEB) August 14, 2005 -- Walls that crawl! Frightening fangs! Furry legs! 8-eyed monsters! Dont bug out kids! Its the Creepy Crawly Creature Feature, a wild adventure into the world of bugs and spiders at the STAR ECO Station, the environmental education museum and exotic wildlife rescue center, October 1-2, 10 a.m.--4 p.m.

This zany entomology expo for kids presents hundreds of bug, spider and butterfly species, outrageous edible insects, scientists and specialists, Fear Factor" inspired bug games, plus vendors, crafts, and food! The event is perfect for turning bug fears into fascination, and a cool way for bug lovers to learn which bugs are dangerous, which bugs are friendly, and which bugs make great pets.

We dare you to withstand the Bathtub of the Unknown, Blindfolded Bug Breakfast, Hold the Mystery Bug and much, much more. And on the menu...Fried Meal Worms, Almond Roasted Luna Caterpillars, and other gourmet creature cuisine.

October 1-2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the STAR ECO Station exotic wildlife rescue center, 10101 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City. Call 310.842.8060 x122 for more information, or visit www.ecostation.org.

STAR ECO Station, a non-profit environmental education museum and wildlife rescue center, located in Culver City, CA.

Founded in 1997 by Erick, Sr. and Katya Bozzi, and their children, Erick, Jr. and Katiana Bozzi, the STAR ECO Station is dedicated to its mission of Preservation Through Education and offers the most innovative, interactive and inspiring environmental education programs for its students and the community. In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station provides rescue and rehabilitation of illegal or abandoned at-risk exotic wildlife at our 18,000 square-foot facility in Culver City, as well as provides environmental education outreach programs, in over 40 California school districts. Through assemblies, classroom instruction, community events, fieldtrips, summer camps, childrens birthday parties and tours of the rescue facility, STAR ECO Station inspires learners of all ages.

Visitors experience hand-on lessons of ecology and environmentalism on a wild and fun encounter with rescued tropical birds, exotic reptiles, wildcats and ocean life in a tropical setting. Environmental partnerships enhance the station with 15 educational displays from such organizations as the World Wildlife Fund, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Surfrider, and Santa Monica BayKeepers unique walk-thru Kelp Forest and storm drain display.

There exists an alarming, widespread lack of knowledge and compassion for the Earth, which we passionately believe can be reversed through educating children. Aligned with California State Standards for environmental science, the STAR ECO Stations interdisciplinary, hands-on lessons of compassion and empathy for the natural world inspire children to a understand their role in conservation, resource management and responsible consumerism.

STAR ECO Station hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including community events, workshops, conferences and birthday parties.

We are currently seeking event underwriters and exhibit sponsors. Please contact Dana Bean (ext. 123), or STARs Development Director, Annie Nisbet (ext. 131) if you would like additional information regarding programs, events or volunteer and support opportunities.

ADMISSION: $5 children, $6 seniors, $7 adults. HOURS: Open to the public on weekends 10 a.m.--4 p.m. (Open weekdays for fieldtrips by reservations only). Best Place to see Animals," LA Family Magazine. Best Teaching Zoo/Animal Rescue in 2003," LA Parent Magazine

Contact:

Dana Bean

3108428040123

danab@starinc.org

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