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Fall Colors Hike at Plum Creek Nature Center

October 05, 2024 - October 05, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location

Plum Creek Nature Center

27064 Dutton Road

Beecher, IL 60401

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Description

Families can come out to Plum Creek Nature Center to view a collage of oranges, yellows and reds and join a naturalist for a guided hike. Pre-registraion required by Oct. 4.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 5, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-946-2216

Website: https://www.reconnectwithnature.org

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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