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Super Saturday spider program The
Illinois
State Museum's
monthly Super Saturday program for youngsters on Oct. 8 is "Spider
Secrets -- Silk Threads and Parachutes." The program, for children
ages 4-8, offers hands-on activities for youngsters. Parents and
other family members are encouraged to participate. The activities
are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at the corner of
Spring and Edwards streets in Springfield. For more information,
call the museum at (217) 782-6044.
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 Giant City Leaf, Bark and Seed Hikes
Come meet the trees in the forest at
Giant
City State Park in Makanda. The park is hosting Leaf, Bark and
Seed Hikes on Oct. 8, 22 and 29. Each hike is from 10 a.m. to noon.
Participants will discover why leaves change color and ways to
identify trees after leaves fall. Meet at the Giant City Visitor
Center for the hikes. Phone (618) 457-4836 for more information.
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Department of Natural Resources news release] |
