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louisiana nature
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to reopen this fall the audubon louisiana nature center, an 86-acre classroom, will allow a new generation of young ecologists and naturalists who have never seen this wetland forest in eastern new orleans to experience it hands on. the center offers a chance for kids to get muddy, unplug from the tech world, and connect to the natural one for a while, which is great because cell phones actually do not work in the center. the center features rustic walking trails; a raised boardwalk; a natural playground that encourages tree climbing, playing in the mud, and building forts with sticks; hands-on displays of bones, scales, feathers, and eggs; and a planetarium. admission to the park will be free, but there will be fees for special programs and overnight stays. ? auduboninstitute.org perseid
meteor
shower spot incredible sights in the sky during the perseid meteor shower and witness one of the major meteor showers of the year on friday, august 11 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at brec?s highland road park observatory. all ages are welcome, and cost is free. ? (225) 768-9948 a u g u s t 2 0 1 7 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 4 3
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