Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Shiny Scales and Terrific Tales that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Salazar & Mazie, the Corn Snakes
Craft/Activity: Paper Chain Snakes

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Striped Skunk Natural History & Defense Strategy as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Hootiful Birds: Let’s Talk About Owls that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Ollie, the Barred Owl
Craft/Activity: Hanging Owl Ornaments

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Local Strip-Mining Legacy & the Birth of Wildlife Prairie Park as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Toadally Cool Amphibians that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Sherbet & Sundae, the American Toads
Craft/Activity: Making a “toad abode” (toad house) for the garden

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Salamanders – Our Under-Discussed Amphibians as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Hibearnating: Who Does It, and Why? that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Molly, the Black Bear
Craft/Activity: Hibernating bear craft

–Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Bee keeping Basics by guest speakers Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association and Wildlife Prairie Park Volunteers, as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Bowser, The King of the Koopas that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Bowser & Rocky, Box Turtles
Craft/Activity: TBD

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Roly-Polies are Crustaceans?! as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Nature’s Clean-Up Crew that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Mo & Sid, Turkey Vultures
Craft/Activity: Bird feeders from recycled materials

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular Park Admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE Park Admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Our River Giants – The Snapping Turtles as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Our Underground Meteorologists that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Groundhog
Craft/Activity: Shadow puppet theatre

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on In the Shadow of Our Groundhog Weathermen as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on We All Need Trees that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Mike the Tree Frog, Blossom the Rat Snake, & Patch the Screech Owl
Craft/Activity: Tree Resource Game & making our own tree “cookies”

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Snakes: Their Role in Our Urban and Natural Areas by guest speaker Bryant McDowell Jr., Herpetology Enthusiast and Field Blogger as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on The Bigger the Chicken, the Harder They Fowl that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Elvis & Henjamin, the Chickens
Craft/Activity: Paper Plate Nest and Hen

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on iNaturalist: the Future of Citizen Science as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Don’t Throw a Hissy Fit, it’s Just a Snake! that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Gilly, the Hognose Snake & Bully, Bull Snake
Craft/Activity: Snake Slap Bracelets

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Spots and Smiles: Imperiled Turtles of Illinois as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Hoot Came First, the Barn or the Owl? that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Jessie, the Barn Owl
Craft/Activity: Owl Masquerade Masks

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Invertebrate Behavior and Vivarium Ecology by guest speaker Logan Hope, Exoterra Digital Coordinator, as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Something Stinky This Way Comes that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Rogue the Striped Skunk, Elon the Musk Turtle, & Little John the Fox Snake
Craft/Activity: Scented Sock Skunks

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Invasive Species from Outerspace by guest speaker Winter Katterhenry, WPP Education Manager, as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Tremendous Terrapins that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Tucker, Picasso, & Bubba Aquatic Turtles
Craft/Activity: Turtle Suncatchers

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Music of the Marsh: Native Frog Call Identification as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Let’s get Hawkward that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Remy, the Red-tailed Hawk
Craft/Activity: TBD

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Forests of Kickapoo Creek Watershed by guest speaker Jacon Bolton, Founder of Sylvics Forestry & Nursery as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Be guided in mindful movement with attention to breath. This class moves through postures at a refreshing pace to increase strength, mobility, and balance. Meditation and breath work are interspersed throughout. All levels welcome; this class is adaptable to the abilities of its participants.

This class will be held at Wildlife Prairie Park, Hespell Deck except for March 16th class which will be in the Log Room in front of the fire place with windows looking into the Wolf Habitat.

Class is FREE with paid Park Admission. WPP Members receive Park Admission for FREE.
Please bring a mat.

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: Alphie & Raven, the Bunny Rabbits
Craft/Activity: Bunny Planters

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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Join us for an informative discussion on Snake Anatomy and Misconceptions as you enjoy WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. This 45-minute program is geared towards adults.

FREE for Members
$5 for Non-Members. Regular park admission fee still applies.
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.

Located in Forest Hall Education Center

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Join us for a one-hour, elementary-oriented learning experience on Backyard Habitats that will include a presentation, an encounter with one of WPP’s animal ambassadors and a craft or activity.

Animal Ambassador: owl, turtle, snake, amphibian, and mammal
Craft/Activity: TBD

-Free for WPP Member Child; $5 for Non-Member Child
-Adult Chaperone required & free for the class
-Regular park admission fee still applies for Non-Members. WPP Members receive FREE park admission.
-Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
-Located in Forest Hall Education Center Basement Classroom

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