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Registration opens:
August 20th, 2025

Nifty Nature NikNaks
2025-09-17 10:30:00 2025-09-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Nifty Nature NikNaks Learn about nature and our local environment, the NJ Pinelands. See and touch fascinating animal artifacts such as deer antlers, turtle shells, animal furs and more. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 10:30:00 2025-09-17 11:30:00 America/New_York Nifty Nature NikNaks Learn about nature and our local environment, the NJ Pinelands. See and touch fascinating animal artifacts such as deer antlers, turtle shells, animal furs and more. Upper Shores Branch - Upper Shores Meeting Room

Upper Shores Branch

Upper Shores Meeting Room

Learn about nature and our local environment, the NJ Pinelands. See and touch fascinating animal artifacts such as deer antlers, turtle shells, animal furs and more.

A naturalist from Jakes Branch County Park will educate the audience about the NJ Pinelands, present each animal artifact and encourage group discussion. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Sponsored by the Serving Adults with Special Challenges Workgroup or Sponsored by the SASC Workgroup.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
Hours
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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