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Vacation Drop-Off Day: Nocturnal Animals

Vacation Drop-Off Day: Nocturnal Animals Monday, November 11 Ages 5 – 9 9:30 am – noon Limited to 12 children From owls to bats, join us to learn about the many critters who come out under cover of night! We’ll meet some live animals, visit the forest to look for signs of our local owls, and dissect an owl pellet too! Meets at Heckscher Barn. Must be of age by date of program. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack…

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November 11, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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151 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT United States

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Vacation Drop-Off Day: Nocturnal Animals
Monday, November 11
Ages 5 – 9
9:30 am – noon
Limited to 12 children
From owls to bats, join us to learn about the many critters who come out under cover of night! We’ll meet some live animals, visit the forest to look for signs of our local owls, and dissect an owl pellet too! Meets at Heckscher Barn.
Must be of age by date of program. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water, and dress for outside/messy play.
Members: $45/day/child
Non-Members: $50/day/child
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