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Storytime field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site

Stories, Snacks, Crafts, Activities, and a Nature Hike
2026-05-19 10:00:00 2026-05-19 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site Enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site as you are guided on a nature walk and storytime. NCPL Avilla -

Tuesday, May 19
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-19 10:00:00 2026-05-19 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site Enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site as you are guided on a nature walk and storytime. NCPL Avilla -

Enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site as you are guided on a nature walk and storytime.

Nature activities and crafts, a nature walk, and stories await us at our Spring field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site!

$2 per person due on arrival.  2 and under are free.  

AGE GROUP: | Family | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

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Enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site as you are guided on a nature walk and storytime.
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Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Homeschool field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site - Tour the home of Author and Naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter
Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Take a tour through the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, then a scavenger hunt in the beautiful grounds and gardens.
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Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
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