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Stream Hunters

One of our annual favorites returns! Join us to glimpse life around and below the surface of Poorhouse Brook. From crayfish to caddisflies, we’ll search for the many amazing critters who make their living in the stream! Please come dressed to go into the stream. Nets provided. All attendees, including adults, must have a ticket. Limited to 16 participants. Ages 5 and up. Meets at Overbrook Nature Center. Members: $12/participant Non-Members: $15/participant Ages 5+ Sunday, September 10 3:30 – 4:30…

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September 10, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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One of our annual favorites returns! Join us to glimpse life around and below the surface of Poorhouse Brook. From crayfish to caddisflies, we’ll search for the many amazing critters who make their living in the stream! Please come dressed to go into the stream. Nets provided.
All attendees, including adults, must have a ticket. Limited to 16 participants. Ages 5 and up. Meets at Overbrook Nature Center.
Members: $12/participant
Non-Members: $15/participant

Ages 5+
Sunday, September 10
3:30 – 4:30 pm
REGISTER ON OR AFTER AUGUST 2

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