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Halcyon Days of Summer

June 5, 2024 @ 9:00 am

If you have any questions regarding this program, please call the Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065, Tuesday—Saturday, 10 am—5 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Join a bird walk along the waters of the Tuscarawas in search of the enigmatic belted kingfisher. Together we will discover the oddities and eccentricities of how this bird behaves, and how its bizarre behavior inspired myths and sayings from ancient Greece to the Americas.

Details

Date
June 5, 2024
Time
9:00 am
Event Category:

Other

Age Group
All Ages, Preschool, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Youth
Registration
Not Required
Spree Credit
None

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