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How To Grow A Butterfly
2025-05-30 15:30:00 2025-05-30 16:30:00 America/New_York How To Grow A Butterfly A hands-on exploration for young conservationists. Main Library - Griffin Room

Friday, May 30
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-30 15:30:00 2025-05-30 16:30:00 America/New_York How To Grow A Butterfly A hands-on exploration for young conservationists. Main Library - Griffin Room

Main Library

Griffin Room

A hands-on exploration for young conservationists.

Discover how everyday food choices can affect Monarch butterflies, their homes, and their famous journey. Participants will also create a monarch-themed origami planter with soil and seeds to grow milkweed in their backyard. For grades K-5.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature |

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