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Paint with Painted Turtles

June 28, 2019 - June 28, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Pilcher Park Nature Center

2501 Highland Park Drive

Joliet, IL 60435

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Description

Join painted turtles, Mrs. Tuttles and Maxine, as they create a masterpiece on canvas while kids paint a ceramic turtle figurine to take home. Learn facts about turtles. Appropriate for ages 5 and up.

Event Cost: $6, preregistration required.

Event Time: 10-11 a.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://bluerec3.bluerec.com/php/onlinereg/#/joliet/programinfo/355495

Neighborhood: South Suburbs

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