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Museums

Our House: Rethinking Home in a Changing Climate

March 25, 2017 - March 25, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

2430 N. Cannon Drive

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Families can build, play, and discover how scientists are rethinking home to face the challenges of climate change. Packed with fun, interactive experiences, Our House takes visitors through four climate change challenges and showcases creative solutions that reduce our environmental impact and support natural habitats for plants and animals. Guests will be inspired to take action as a family to minimize climate change, positively impacting the environment in their own unique way.

Event Cost: Free with museum admission

Price Category: $

Additional Information

Neighborhood: Chicago

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