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Central Park Nature Center Summer Weekend Themes!

posted on 5/8/23

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 and 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 - 4:30 PM, when staff are present.  

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