MODS introduces 2 new exhibits exploring healthy ecosystems, extreme weather storm center

A South Florida museum cut the ribbon on two new exhibits exploring how to support healthy ecosystems and a behind-the-scenes look at how weather forecasters and officials study extreme weather conditions. The Museum of Discovery and Science held a ceremony for the grand opening of these two new exhibits. Build a Better World: The Future Begins With You, the first exhibit, lets children and families explore ways they can support healthier ecosystems and build resilient communities. The other exhibit is a fully equipped Florida Power Light storm center, which gives guests a look at the science, technology and decision-making that goes into understanding and predicting the impacts of severe weather. 7News meteorologists Phil Ferro and Vivian Gonzalez attended the opening. As we go through environmental challenges, whether that s heat or flooding, you re going to learn how you can be part of making our community more resilient to these environmental impacts, said Joe