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Central Park Nature Center Summer Weekend Themes!

posted on 5/16/24

Head to the Central Park Nature Center this summer for some weekend fun!  Weekend themes at the Nature Center will feature fun educational activities and crafts!   These COME & GO weekend actvities are free and open to all ages.   You'll find the Central Park Nature Center open Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, 1-5 PM and during the week, 8 AM - 3:30 PM, when staff are present.  

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