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Family Drop-In Activities in the Nature Play Garden

June 03, 2017 - June 04, 2017 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road

Glencoe, IL 60022

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Description

Learn about how plants grow and the animals you might find at the Garden. Pollinate flowers, compost with worms, build a life-sized bird nest, explore underwater life and more. Activities vary from week to week.

Event Cost: Free; parking fee varies, check website

Price Category: $

Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (June 3-Aug. 27); 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sept. 2-Oct. 1).

Additional Information

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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