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Super Saturdays at the Museum: Backyard Wildlife

Super Saturdays at the Museum: Backyard Wildlife

• Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield
• Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

In celebration of "Leave No Child Inside" Month, the June Super Saturday will focus on the creatures that live right in your backyard. Join us as we search for wildlife on the Museum grounds, make animal crafts, and learn about wildlife in Illinois. At 11:00 am, Springfield storyteller Cathy Mosley will captivate children and their families with nature stories. Click to press release for more details.

The Super Saturday series is sponsored by the Bank of Springfield.

Bring the Whole Family to Super Saturdays!

Super Saturdays offer free, thematic activities each month. Held on the second Saturday of each month, Super Saturdays are especially recommended for children ages 4-8.

Activities are ongoing from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, take 30 to 40 minutes to complete, and feature take-home crafts. Parents and families are encouraged to participate. Registration is not required for this activity.

For more information on Super Saturdays, call the Education Section at (217) 782-6044.