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BEAUTIFUL BIOMES DAY

You walk on a biome everyday but have you ever wondered what biome you live in? Biomes are geographical areas classified by the plants and animals that live in it. Learn more about these geographic regions and the animals and plants that define them.  Biome Ambassadors – See a Spider Monkey and hop too with a kangaroo at 11 am & 1pm. Meet 8 animals from around the globe to learn about the biomes that they inhabit. View the entries of the 3rd Annual Recycled Animal Craft Contest. CNC’s Celebrity Box Turtle will be on hand to award the winners at Noon and to meet all the participants and CNC visitors.  For entry information, visit the Nature Exchange Page on CNC’s website. Build Your Own Biome - Forests, deserts & grasslands- Oh MY!  Select the plants, animals and habitats to make it unique from Noon – 2pm.  At 1pm enjoy Story Time with Miss Julia who will delve into the intrigue of the rainforest as we explore the animals, beauty & complexity of its layers. At 2pm enjoy a Super Sized Creature Feature with indigenous snakes, turtles and raptors and learn all about the biome that we call home. General admission: $6 for Child/$10 Adult/$7 Seniors 65+/$7 Students 13-18/Free CNC Members & Kids 2 and under.

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