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Vernal Pool Patrol at Eddy Discovery Center in Chelsea

February 18, 2024 - February 18, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Photo credit: Waterloo Recreation Area

Location

Eddy Discovery Center

17030 Bush Road

Chelsea, MI 48118

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Description

Parents and teens can join Master Naturalist Doug Jackson at Eddy Discovery Center as he shares the wonders of their enchanted woodland pools. Advanced registration required.

Event cost: Free admission

Event time: 2-3 p.m. Feb. 18, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 734-475-3170

Website: http://www.wnha.org

Age recommendation: Parents Only, Teens

Neighborhood: Washtenaw County

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