Who: Southwest Florida Water Management District staff and approximately 70 children
What: The District’s 13th Annual “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” Students between the ages of nine and 18 will spend the day at the District headquarters and service offices learning about District careers. This year the event will focus on empowering the youth to conserve water.
The opening ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. Following the ceremony, the students will visit an interactive area featuring environmental educational exhibits and demonstrations. The students will vote for their favorite demonstration, which will receive the “Kids Choice Award” at the end of the day.
The children will job shadow their parents/guardians after lunch and will receive a “It’s a drought, conserve” yard sign to take home.
When: Thursday, April 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Southwest Florida Water Management District
Why:“Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” is a nationwide learning
program that allows children to explore the many opportunities available to them in the workplace. The program began as “Take Our Daughters to Work Day” in 1994 and grew to include sons. By participating in this national event, staff hopes to teach students about careers at the District, and inspire a new generation to practice water conservation and protect our water resources.
District Contact: Robyn Felix, 800-423-1476, ext. 4770
Instructions: Please check in with the switchboard receptionist at the front entrance.