An American folk singer, with an environmentally-friendly message, will host a free sing-along concert at the Aquarium tomorrow night.

Dan Gribbin, a Florida resident, is excited about sharing his passions for nature and music with locals at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ) from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

"We are hoping for a good crowd," he said of the event.

"The weather sounds as if it's going to be favourable and we can promise them a lot of fun with zoo creatures, birds and fish."

Though the concert will certainly attract young people, Mr. Gribbin believes all members of the family can come out and have a good time tomorrow night.

"It's free, you can show up, throw a blanket down and eat a picnic," he explained.

Though the folk singer takes a light-hearted approach to environmental preservation, he does stress the importance of the issue.

"There are people who are a lot more militant about (environmental issues) than others. I am a little bit playful in my approach to the message, creating little short-story songs, personifying creatures and giving a voice to creatures like the Bermuda Skink.

"But there is a serious message behind it all. We have to honour these creatures because their spirit is our spirit."

He continued: "If I can help out here with that message, that I am accustomed to delivering at home in Florida, than I am all for that. I applaud the efforts of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo to educate the public and young people in particular to the importance of conserving the environment."

Mr. Gribbin left his job as a college professor in 2001 in order to move to Florida and pursue his passion for folk singing.

Since then, he has written over 130 songs, six of which will be sung in the concert, including one about Igor, one of the few Cattle Egrets on the Island.

This will be Mr. Gribbin's first time performing in Bermuda, though he's been visiting these shores for more than four decades.

Though Mr. Gribbin has learned not to necessarily expect masses of people at his performances, he hopes the concert will generate some awareness to the issues, and draw more people into the Aquarium.

BAMZ are hoping for at least 100 people tomorrow night and admission is free, though none of the regular exhibits will be available.

Doors will open at 5.15p.m. and though attendees are encouraged to bring refreshments of their own, no alcoholic beverages will be allowed.