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Nature

Wildflower Walk

April 24, 2016 - April 25, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

River Trail Nature Center

3120 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Northbrook, IL 60062

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Description

Bring budding naturalists for a guided search of woodland wildflowers on a casual hike.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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