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Prairie Divination at Civil War on the Border

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Part of the Hands-On Natural History events sponsored by the Watkins Museum of History.

Hey families and kids, join us at the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum for fun activities about the natural world of Kansas! Featuring animal pelts and skulls to touch, the Stream Trailer teaching about waterways, Prairie Divination tarot card readings by Megan Kaminski, and more!

There is no set fee; please just pay what you can. All proceeds will benefit the Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum.

Part of Civil War on the Border, Douglas County's largest heritage festival for 27 years.

Source:: https://www.watkinsmuseum.org/nat-hist
Earlier Event: July 16
Listening to Place: Nature and Poetry Walk
Later Event: September 11
Poetry Reading at Dogpark Poetry Series

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