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Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
2026-08-04 09:00:00 2026-08-04 21:00:00 America/Chicago Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world. Main Library -

Tuesday, August 04
9:00am - 9:00pm

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Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

Earth Matters: Rethink the Future features thought-provoking, fully interactive exhibits, inviting you to see the inner workings of a tree, listen and learn about endangered species, solve complex challenges and push your own ideas to new heights.  gailborden.info/earthmatters

Sponsored by the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation.

Created by Scitech in Perth, Australia and produced by Imagine.

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits | Community | Activity |

TAGS: | Exhibit |

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