FLORIDA PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGY NETWORK- SOUTHEAST REGION at FAU
(FPAN SE at FAU)
October Events & Activities
Lectures
"Native American Medicinal Plants"
10/6 at 12:30 pn
Woman's Club of Coconut Grove
2985 South Bayshore Drive
Coconut Grove, Fl.
"Diving Into Florida's Past"
10/11 at 8 pm
Palm Beach Power Squadron
Evergrene Community Club House
650 Evergrene Parkway
West Palm Beach, Fl.
"Journey Through The Past ... With Math!"
Lecture Session at Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics Meeting
10/13
Jacksonville, Fl.
http://www.fatm.net/Conference_2011-2011_Conference.htm
"Plants and Pathos"
10/20 at 7 pm
Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society
1800 Weedon Drive NE
St. Peterburg, Fl.
"Native American Medicinal Plants"
Lunch and Learn
10/21 at 12 pm
USF Botanical Garden
4202 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Fl.
Information Booths
Flroida Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Meeting
10/13-10/15
Jacksonville, Fl.
Tri-Neighborhood History Celebration
Information Booth & Activities, Plus Lectures By Local Historians & Archaeologists
10/15 from 1 pm - 4 pm
Lewis Landing Park
Tarpon River Neighborhood
9th Avenue at New River
Check Out FPAN's Social Media Sites at:
http://www.flpublicarchaeology.org/blog/serc/
http://twitter.com/FPANsoutheast
http://www.facebook.com/#!/FPANsoutheast
Sponsored by the Florida Public Archaeology Network, the Southeast Region Center for Public Archaeology at FAU has the following objectives in the south Florida's fast-growing metropolitan area:
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Planning outreach and strategies for bringing an understanding of archaeology to diverse publics that include teachers (3-12), city and county governments, developers, scuba diver organizations and associations, etc.
Coordinating the preservation of archaeological knowledge within the urban development framework of southeast Florida
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Creating alliances across institutions that can impact the perception of the archaeological resources of the region
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Promoting heritage tourism
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Developing web-based public archaeology materials targeted for particular stakeholder audiences.
FAU is especially equipped for this mission with the resources of its campuses along the eastern coast of Florida. The Center staffs both terrestrial and marine archaeologists.
What Has The Staff And Interns Of The Florida Public Archaeology Network At FAU Done For 2010/2011:
The Center has introduced over 15,331 people to the mission and goals
of FPAN SE at FAU
through 5
4 lectures & presentations,
42 meetings with local government representatives & community stakeholders,
participation in over 25 events,
over 20 heritage-awareness themed training programs, and nearly 40 programs for area school children. In addition, we now have a presence on FaceBook, Twitter, and YouTube
For Citizens and Visitors: the center has offered lectures and presentations to learn about the archaeology of Florida. It has encouraged attendance at archaeological sites, on land and underwater, museums & cultural heritage sites.
For Schools and Education Centers: the center has developed lesson plans and modules for the study of archaeology and conducted talks and demonstrations.
For Civic Organizations, Societies, and Clubs: the center has participated in celebrations, meetings and events with heritage themes.
For Location Governments: the center has assisted with the evaluation of endangered sites, offered education opportunities for parks employees, consulted about cultural resource management, and encouraged visitors at local heritage tourism sites.
For the Florida Department of Historical Resources: the center has promoted state sponsored projects, provided educational materials to private schools and public schools, promoted underwater heritage tourism sites, participated in over 25 Florida Archaeology Month events, and provided education to the public at large.
For More Information About The Florida Public Archaeology Network
Go To The Website at http://www.flpublicarchaeology.org/serc/ or
Call The Southeast Regional Center at 954-762-5174
