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Wehr Nature Center- Friends Under Foot
2026-07-30 13:00:00 2026-07-30 14:00:00 America/Chicago Wehr Nature Center- Friends Under Foot Join Wehr Nature Center as we dig deep into the world beneath our feet. Children will meet chipmunks, ants, earthworms, and more in this interactive, underground adventure. Villard Square Branch - Community Room

Thursday, July 30
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 13:00:00 2026-07-30 14:00:00 America/Chicago Wehr Nature Center- Friends Under Foot Join Wehr Nature Center as we dig deep into the world beneath our feet. Children will meet chipmunks, ants, earthworms, and more in this interactive, underground adventure. Villard Square Branch - Community Room

Villard Square Branch

Community Room

Join Wehr Nature Center as we dig deep into the world beneath our feet. Children will meet chipmunks, ants, earthworms, and more in this interactive, underground adventure.

We will delve into the mysteries of how these animals survive underfoot. Following a “groundbreaking” story, children will get up close and personal with earthworm and participate in a variety of activities that allow them to see what it’s like to live in a world beneath the surface.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental |

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Villard Square Branch
Phone: 414-286-3721
Branch manager
Amanda McGillivray
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Join Wehr Nature Center as we dig deep into the world beneath our feet. Children will meet chipmunks, ants, earthworms, and more in this interactive, underground adventure.
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