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  1. Wild Wonders: Mini Stick Flags

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    July 4, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Let your twig flag fly! Create colorful banners of your own design, mounted on sticks gathered from the museum’s gardens.

    This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Bonnie Scorer

  2. Exploration Station: Bubble Science

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    July 31, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Somebody burst your bubble? No worries—we can make new ones! Explore the shiny, pearlescent world of bubble science and learn how these squeaky-clean beauties are formed.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  3. Name that Adaptation with the International Crane Foundation

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    June 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am 12:00 pm

    Join the International Crane Foundation for programming in our brand new Nice Age Trail exhibit. Learn more about how cranes move and how their bodies have adapted to environments like that in Wisconsin.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  4. Exploration Station: Whimsical Weather Crafts

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    June 19, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Rain or shine, we’re making crafts inspired by the day’s weather! Possible crafts include kites, sun paper art, rain art, and other weather-related creative projects.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  5. Wild Wonders: Yarn & Stick Suns

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    June 20, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Create colorful, sun-inspired art with vibrant yarn and sticks. This tactile activity is a perfect for little ones practicing fine motor control and hand-eye coordination!

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Ana Ziengel

  6. Wild Wonders: Recycled Paper-Making

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    June 13, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Create your own sustainable stationery with recycled paper and water!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  7. Exploration Station: Bubble Science

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    June 30, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Somebody burst your bubble? No worries—we can make new ones! Explore the shiny, pearlescent world of bubble science and learn how these squeaky-clean beauties are formed.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  8. Exploration Station: Wood Slice Necklaces

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    June 16, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Investigate how trees age by counting the rings of “tree cookies”, then make a decorated necklace of your own as a keepsake.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  9. Exploration Station: Wood Slice Necklaces

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    June 15, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

    Investigate how trees age by counting the rings of “tree cookies”, then make a decorated necklace of your own as a keepsake.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

  10. Exploration Station: Seed Planting

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    June 12, 2024 @ 10:30 am 12:00 pm

     Start your own mini-garden by planting seeds to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind paper plant pot!

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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