Miami Mayor Manny Diaz launches Native Flags, a participatory eco-art project by Miami artist Xavier Cortada at the Miami Science Museum on October 4, 2007

Miami Science Museum and Mayor Manny Diaz Talk Green
At the National Conversation on Climate Action Event

The Miami Science Museum, Mayor Manny Diaz and artist Xavier Cortada will offer the South Florida community a chance to learn - through fun and interactive activities - about the environment, our world, what affects it and what to do to make a difference by hosting one of many National Conversation on Climate Action events occurring nationwide.

WHO:

The Miami Science Museum

WHAT:

The Miami Science Museum, Mayor Manny Diaz, local artist Xavier Cortada and the local South Florida community are joining forces with the Association of Science -Technology Centers (ASTC), Yale’s School of Environment and Forestry, Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and other cities across the nation in an effort to raise awareness on the issue of global warming.

For this special initiative, local artist Xavier Cortada – renowned for his participation in several large-scale eco-art installations –will showcase his Reclamation Project and introduce his new eco-art work, Native Flags. City of Miami Mayor, Manny Diaz, will choose one of Cortada’s Native Flags and will be part of a tree-planting ceremony in the Museum’s Energy Park as a symbol of Miami’s commitment to green values.

Additionally, the museum has planned a day packed with educational, fun-filled activities for both young and old. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about climate change and write their solutions on suns and clouds that will stay behind in our main lobby for all to see! They will be able to learn how to sort through their trash and turn it into treasure by creating a piece of art that will be judged by other visitors. They will come up close and personal to some of the animals that share our world, and learn why they are fighting for survival just like us. They will also be able to see and learn about planting trees and all that goes into their upkeep.

WHEN:

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mayor Manny Diaz Tree Planting Ceremony

12:00 noon

For a breakout schedule of activities, please visit www.miamisci.org/www/climate-action.php

WHERE:

Miami Science Museum

3280 South Miami Avenue

Miami, FL 33129

ABOUT THE MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM

The Miami Science Museum continues to bring special traveling exhibits to South Florida such as The Dinosaurs of China, Amazon Voyage and Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. The Museum aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. The Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For more information about the Museum, visit www.miamisci.org or call 305.646.4200.