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Oaktober

October 27, 2018 - October 27, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Severson Dells Nature Center

Montague Road

Rockford, IL 61102

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Description

Discover how oaks shaped the Midwest and how people and wildlife learned to use them. Learn to identify both the trees and their acorns; help plant acorns to grow our oak savannas; make some fun acorn toys to take home; and discover how our ancestors used acorns for food and dyes.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: http://www.seversondells.com/events/oaktober2018

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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