Monday, March 29, 2010 - Oxbow's Swamp Tales Focuses On 'Franklin Plants A Tree' April 7

Get lost in a book and take a 'turtle' adventure with an Oxbow storyteller on Wednesday, April 7 at 3:45 p.m. as they read "Franklin Plants a Tree" by Sharon Jennings.  

"Franklin Plants a Tree" is a learning experience for Franklin, the turtle, as he realizes the worth and responsibility of caring for a sapling. Meet Oxbow's very own turtle ambassadors after the book and learn all about our Earth Day celebration. This free program is appropriate for children ages 2 - 6.

The Oxbow Eco-Center, St. Lucie County's premiere environmental learning center, is situated on 225 acres along the St. Lucie River at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie. For more information call (772) 785-5842 or visit: www.stlucieco.gov/erd/oxbow.