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Barnyard Buddies at Greenmead Historical Park

November 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Children pet a young dairy calf while learning about farm animals at the Barnyard Buddies Greenmead event in Livonia.

Photo credit: iStock/emholk

Description

Kids can learn all about a dairy calf at the first Barnyard Buddies session, including meeting the calf, learning its name, and hearing how it spends its early days. The program includes stories, photos, videos, and crafts for children with a parent or guardian present.

Event cost: $10 resident / $12 nonresident

Event times: 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 15

Additional Information

Website: https://secure.rec1.com/MI/livonia-mi/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM3Njg1MTA=

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5)

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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