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Urban Animal Explorers

with the Urban Ecology Center
2026-07-30 14:00:00 2026-07-30 15:00:00 America/Chicago Urban Animal Explorers Uncover the animals living naturally within our city! Martin Luther King Branch - Children's Area

Thursday, July 30
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Martin Luther King Branch

Children's Area

Uncover the animals living naturally within our city!

Use observation skills to look closely at clues left by urban wildlife in neighborhoods shared by humans and animals alike. Create a small animal habitat outdoors while building appreciation for these local creatures.

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental |

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Martin Luther King Branch
Phone: 414-286-3663
Branch manager
Tiffany Thornton
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Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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