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Nature Explorers

Water Wonders with MU Master Gardeners

2026-07-02 10:30:00 2026-07-02 11:30:00 America/Chicago Nature Explorers Discover the magic of water! Kids will explore how water moves, changes, and supports life through fun experiments and hands-on activities. Main Branch - Sensory Garden

Thursday, July 02
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-02 10:30:00 2026-07-02 11:30:00 America/Chicago Nature Explorers Discover the magic of water! Kids will explore how water moves, changes, and supports life through fun experiments and hands-on activities. Main Branch - Sensory Garden

Main Branch

Sensory Garden

Discover the magic of water! Kids will explore how water moves, changes, and supports life through fun experiments and hands-on activities.

AGE GROUP: | School Age 6-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Play | Educational |

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