Tours, Mote's Internship Program and Tampa
Bay Watch.
Among the many exhibits, the beach dune
sunflowers donated by Green Seasons
Nursery were especially a hit. Children were
able to pot them and, therefore, take little
Florida native plants home.
Games, coloring and crafts were enjoyed by
all, and a whole lot of educational materials
were handed out to participants.
Seven hundred sixty visitors attended the Dr.
Seuss-themed festival. As Rutger says, "It's
wonderful that, year after year, people of all
ages join us to recognize the importance of
our oceans, learn more about them and have
a great time at Mote."
Editor's note: Carolann Cahill is passionate
about the environment and gardening for
wildlife. %
Sarasota News Leader June 27, 2014 Page 98
