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Sensory Celebration Family Event. Van Vleck Gardens will only be open to registered guests of the Celebration from 1:00 PM – 4: 00 PM on this date.
Sunday, September 22, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Rain Date & Time: Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
This annual event invites you to explore the Van Vleck Gardens using your senses as your guide. Activity stations throughout the gardens are self-paced, optional and focus on using our senses to discover nature through art, movement, literature, planting and exploration walks. This outdoor family program is an inclusive event, open to people of all ages and abilities and will be held outdoors, with select activities in the Education Center.
Fee: $10/family for members; $15/family for non-members
Register HERE by the day prior
Sponsored by Emer Featherstone &
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