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Vacation Drop-Off Day: Wild & Woolly

Vacation Drop-Off Day: Wild & Woolly Friday, March 29 Ages 5 – 9 9:30 am – 12 pm Limited to 12 children No school? No problem! Join us for a morning of fun activities led by our environmental educators! Live animals, outdoor explorations, stories, crafts and more will fill our morning. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and drink, and dress for the weather and outside/messy play. Must be of age by date of program. Meets at Heckscher Barn.…

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March 29, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Vacation Drop-Off Day: Wild & Woolly
Friday, March 29
Ages 5 – 9
9:30 am – 12 pm
Limited to 12 children
No school? No problem! Join us for a morning of fun activities led by our environmental educators! Live animals, outdoor explorations, stories, crafts and more will fill our morning.
Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and drink, and dress for the weather and outside/messy play.
Must be of age by date of program. Meets at Heckscher Barn.
Members: $45/day/child
Non-Members: $50/day/child
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