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A Treasure in our Backyard:

Dixie Briggs Nature Preserve
2019-05-08 19:00:00 2019-05-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago A Treasure in our Backyard: Did you know Algonquin is home to an Illinois State Nature Preserve and a plethora of pollinators? Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Harnish Main

Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Did you know Algonquin is home to an Illinois State Nature Preserve and a plethora of pollinators?

Learn how the retreating glaciers at Dixie Briggs provided the perfect habitat for our threatened and endanger plants and critters. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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