Oakland Zoo Presents – Fall Art Exhibit – Wild Things and Water
9/14/2007
The Oakland Zoo is proud to host an exhibit of children’s creative interpretations of animals and water, selected from the “River of Words” collection of children’s art from around the world.
River of Words® (ROW) has been conducting training workshops for teachers, park naturalists, grassroots groups, state resource agencies, librarians and others since 1995, helping them to incorporate observation-based nature exploration and the arts into their work with young people. In addition to helping improve children’s literacy—and cognitive skills like investigation and critical thinking—River of Words®’ multidisciplinary, hands-on approach to education nurtures students’ creative voices as well, through instruction and practice in art and poetry. The organization in affiliation with The Library of Congress conducts an annual international poetry and art contest for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. www.riverofwords.org
WHEN: Sept. 22nd through Nov. 11, 2007. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Oakland Zoo – Maddie’s Center for Science and Environmental Education – Lobby 9777 Gold Links Road, Oakland, CA.
COST: Free to the public with regular zoo admission.
The award-winning Oakland Zoo is home to over 600 native and exotic animals. Nestled in the Oakland Hills, in 525 acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Road, off Highway 580.
For more information please call (510) 632-9525 ext. 125, or visit our web site at www.oaklandzoo.org.
