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Registration opens:
July 26th, 2025

Wildlife Wonders with Sandy Pines
2025-08-05 10:30:00 2025-08-05 11:30:00 America/New_York Wildlife Wonders with Sandy Pines Ages 6-12. A Sandy Pines educator will teach participants about the wild animals in your neighbourhood through a series of interactive games and activities. Registration required. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 05
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-08-05 10:30:00 2025-08-05 11:30:00 America/New_York Wildlife Wonders with Sandy Pines Ages 6-12. A Sandy Pines educator will teach participants about the wild animals in your neighbourhood through a series of interactive games and activities. Registration required. Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Ages 6-12. A Sandy Pines educator will teach participants about the wild animals in your neighbourhood through a series of interactive games and activities. Registration required.

Some of the games will happen outside the branch, on the lawn. Please dress for the weather! 

Please note that patients from Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre will not be part of the program due to their high stress levels and need for a quiet space to heal.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
Hours

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