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Exploring Wildlife with Forest Preserves of Cook County

Grades K-2
2023-02-17 13:30:00 2023-02-17 14:00:00 America/Chicago Exploring Wildlife with Forest Preserves of Cook County With a story, environmental learning, and an art project, children will explore one of Chicago Wilderness' most extraordinary species. This program features the smooth green snake. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Kids Korner A/B

Friday, February 17
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-17 13:30:00 2023-02-17 14:00:00 America/Chicago Exploring Wildlife with Forest Preserves of Cook County With a story, environmental learning, and an art project, children will explore one of Chicago Wilderness' most extraordinary species. This program features the smooth green snake. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Kids Korner A/B

With a story, environmental learning, and an art project, children will explore one of Chicago Wilderness' most extraordinary species. This program features the smooth green snake.

Required registration is limited to EGVPL cardholders. If space is available, non-cardholders may register 3 days prior to the start of the event.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM |

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