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Mudpuppypalooza at the Belle Isle Nature Center

March 23 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Belle Isle Nature Center

176 Lakeside Drive

Detroit, MI 48207

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Description

Learn all about Mudpuppies at this annual event. Take part in some educational fun including mask making, cookie decorating and more. No registration required.

Event cost: Free admission; recreation passport required

Event time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://belleislenaturecenter.org/event/mudpuppypalooza/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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