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Pond Dip Discovery at Trailside Museum of Natural History

August 02, 2025 - August 02, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Location

Trailside Museum of Natural History

738 Thatcher Ave.

River Forest, IL 60305

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Description

Join Trailside Museum of Natural History and dip nets in the water and scoop up different discoveries. Equipment will be provided. For ages 5-12, along with an adult. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-366-6530

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/pond-dip-discovery-2/

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

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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