Exploring Trees Inside and Out’ Exhibit Makes Summer Stop
at the California Science Center
Interactive, Educational Exhibit
Presented by Doubletree Hotels and the Arbor Day Foundation
Helps Kids Reveal Important
Environmental Lessons
Photos by Dave's Travel Corner, Photography
LOS ANGELES (June 7,
2010) –
A forest of “tree-mendous” family fun has planted its roots in time for
the summer, as the “Exploring Trees Inside and Out” traveling exhibit
opens at the California Science Center. Presented by Doubletree Hotels
and the Arbor Day Foundation, this three-year education outreach project
offers young children a dynamic and interactive opportunity to explore
the beauty of the great outdoors through the incredible wonder of trees.
“Exploring Trees Inside and Out” will be on display now through
September 26, 2010. Most important for budget-minded families looking
for fun this summer, admission is free to both the California Science
Center and the exhibit.
“The
California Science Center is the place for people to experience hands-on
activities that are fun, educational and memorable,” said Ron Rohovit,
deputy director for education at the California Science Center.
“‘Exploring Trees Inside and Out’ provides all of these qualities in a
creative way that allows even our youngest guests to connect with nature
through play.”
The spacious,
2,500-square-foot exhibit was designed by Arbor Day Foundation and
Dimensions Educational Research Foundation and developed with a generous
grant from Doubletree Hotels to create a better understanding of the
importance of nature among children ages two to 10. A variety of
fun-packed and educational “sensation stations” in the exhibit encourage
children to:
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Understand Nature and Trees from Multiple Perspectives
– climb through the
inside of a larger-than-life tree and veins of leaves, slide into a pile
of leaves, see light filter through leaves, and hear water move through
the roots.
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Experience Trees with Every Sense
– uncover the “magic” of photosynthesis, touch bark, smell cedar and
cinnamon, hear sounds of animals in trees, crawl through a log and learn
about its habitat.
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Recognize the Role of Trees in Our Communities
– discover how trees are a part of our daily lives, learn how trees
enhance our communities, and build creations in the wood workshop.
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Enjoy
the Forest from a Bird’s-Eye View
– kids can soar over the
treetops as a cardinal or delightfully enjoy role play as a squirrel in
a wooded forest via an entertaining “green screen” experience.
“Doubletree Hotels and the Arbor Day Foundation have worked together to
encourage kids and adults of all ages to appreciate the importance of
trees in our everyday lives. Since 2004, we’ve proudly helped to plant
more than 300,000 trees in educational institutions, urban environments
and nature preserves around the world,” said Mary Beth Parks, vice
president – brand marketing for Doubletree Hotels. “‘Exploring Trees
Inside and Out’ is a natural extension of this growing relationship,
which already has inspired the natural enjoyment of more than 650,000
visitors across the U.S. We hope the exhibit will continue to inspire
thousands of residents and summer travelers across Southern California
to enjoy these lessons and activities so they can then explore the
incredible natural wonders outside in a whole new way.”
This is the eighth
location and the only Southwest U.S. stop for the one-of-a-kind
environmental exhibit, which will conclude its tour in Chicago later
this fall. Doubletree has been the exclusive national sponsor of
Exploring Trees Inside and Out since the traveling exhibit tour began in
Seattle in February 2008.
“Doubletree Hotels has played an integral role in reaching out to young
children about the importance of trees and the environment by working
with us to present ‘Exploring Trees Inside and Out,’” said John Rosenow,
chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Our
organization, as well as the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation,
truly appreciates the California Science Center’s participation in
helping us bring this experience to Los Angeles. We hope people will
get excited about playing outside again and take the time to enjoy the
trees in their own neighborhoods once they leave.”
Admission to “Exploring Trees Inside and Out” is complimentary at
California Science Center located at Exposition Park on Figueroa & 39th/
Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA. The Center is open from 10:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. For more information or to support the
California Science Center, visit their Web site at
www.californiasciencecenter.org
or call 323-SCIENCE (323-724-3623).
For more information
about the everyday importance of trees and the “Exploring Trees Inside
and Out” traveling exhibit, please visit
www.doubletree.com/thinktrees.
About the Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit conservation and education
organization of nearly one million members, with a mission to inspire
people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. More information on the
Foundation and its programs can be found at
www.arborday.org.
About the California Science Center
The California Science Center’s mission is as follows:” We aspire to
stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating
fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable
tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and
enriching people’s lives.” The California Science Center and
IMAX Theater are located in historic Exposition Park just west of
the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Open
daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New
Year's Day. Admission to Science Center exhibits is free. For recorded
information, including IMAX show times, call 323.SCIENCE (323.724-3623).
Parking is available in the guest lot at Figueroa and 39th / Exposition
Park Drive at $8 per car, $25 for buses or oversized vehicles. Both the
Science Center and IMAX Theater are wheelchair accessible. For further
information, please visit our website at
www.californiasciencecenter.org.
About Doubletree Hotels
With a growing collection of contemporary, upscale
accommodations in more than 230 gateway cities, metropolitan areas and
vacation destinations worldwide, Doubletree hotels and resorts are
distinctively designed properties that provide true comfort to today’s
business and leisure travelers. From the millions of delighted hotel
guests who are welcomed with the brand’s legendary, warm chocolate chip
cookies at check-in to the advantages of the award-winning Hilton
HHonors guest reward programme, each Doubletree guest receives a
satisfying stay wherever their travels take them.
To make reservations at
any Doubletree hotel, travelers may visit our website at
www.doubletree.com.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the
lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to
extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 91 years, Hilton
Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in
accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated
to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences
across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600
hotels and 592,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy
Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by
Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company
also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For
more information about the company, please visit
www.hiltonworldwide.com.
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