Representative from Sharjah’s Natural and Botanical Museum highlight how to preserve and protect the UAE’s species and natural environment this month at Al Qasba’s ‘Big House of Fun’

June 29^th, 2009,
Sharjah, UAE

Now in its second week, the ‘Big House of Fun’ is continuing to attract a vast number of Sharjah residents and visitors, revealed officials at Al Qasba Development Authority. The Big House of Fun which was launched on June 25th and runs until July 25th includes various entertaining, educational and scientific activities, in participation with the Sharjah Natural History and Botanical Museum.

The Sharjah Natural History and Botanical Museum is participating in the environment awareness zone where representatives are displaying different types of local plants and seeds, and educating visitors about their different benefits and uses. Visitors to the zone are able to take part in daily activities such as drying plants and creative shell workshops as well as viewing rare photos of Hawks and animals that face extinction. The Sharjah Natural History and Botanical Museum is also holding a special lecture on protecting the natural environment and how to preserve animals and hawks native to the UAE.

Dina Al Nakhi Events Manager, Al Qasba Development Authority, said:
"The first week of the Big House of Fun has attracted a lot of visitors. I believe that the variation of activities we have planned for this year has been one of the major reasons behind our success. By introducing cultural and environmental activities, we have been able to strengthen our position as the premier tourist, cultural and entertainment destination in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE.’’

The “Big House of Fun” activities are being held daily until July 25th in a special air-conditioned tent from 5 pm -11 pm. The tent is divided into various sections, namely the stage, the fun zone and shops’ section, which includes a variety of shops selling toys, stationery, and entertaining games. The tent also includes various sections where educational workshops are held, educating children as well as adults on the importance of adopting environmental friendly approaches, teaching them various scientific facts about the earth, as well as holding Art and craft workshops.

For more information please visit www.alqasba.ae