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Little Explorers – Going on a Leaf Hunt

A young child, around 2 years old, is standing outside. They are wearing a hooded sweatshirt and skirt. They are holding a brown paper bag with pictures of different nature objects (a leaf, pine cone, etc.). They are smiling and looking at the camera.

47755 Old Cove Road
Lexington Park , 20653

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

10:00am - 11:00am

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Little Explorers – Going on a Leaf Hunt

47755 Old Cove Road
Lexington Park , 20653

11 Oct 2023

10:00am - 11:00am

Overview

It’s unbe-leaf-able how many different types of leaves there are. You and your toddler are invited to join HSMC and take a leaf hunt – scouring the museum grounds for leaves large and small! Little Explorers will listen to a story, stretch and wiggle to music, have time for play, and create a craft with their leaf findings.

For pre-school children; ages 3-5 years old and an accompanying adult.

$4 per child/ HSMC Members $3. One accompanying adult is free.

Full-day admission is included.

Little Explorers – Going on a Leaf Hunt will meet at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation. Use the following address to find the location: 47621 Old Cove Road, Lexington Park, MD

Little Explorers Fall Schedule 2023

Sept. 13 Backyard Fairies

Sept 27. Anywhere Artists

Oct 11. Going on a Leaf Hunt

Oct 25. How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin

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