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Living Coast Discovery Center Coming To Oceanside July 23rd

Explore tide pools at the Living Coast Discovery Center interactive learning experience presented by the Oceanside Public Library.

Friends of the Oceanside Library are sponsoring a free event for kids of all ages on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Library, 330 N Coast Highway. According to the City of Oceanside website everyone is invited to "Enjoy a special guest story time and explore tide pools with Living Coast Discovery Center. Children will discover some of the crazy ways animals stay safe, and in an interactive learning experience, put on claws, suction cups or feet, and walk, swim or crawl to discover what amazing
adaptations help animals survive. Full of movement, animal encounters and a discovery table, families will be sure to “dive” into the world of tidepools."

For related information, please visit the Library’s website at www.oceansidepubliclibrary.org or call (760) 435-5600.

The Living Coast Discovery Center inspires care and exploration of the living Earth by connecting people with coastal animals, plants and habitats. The Living Coast Discovery Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing environmental education on coastal resource conservation, and instilling a respect for nature and wildlife in people of all ages. Located in the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, CA. Open to the public 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m, with VIP Animal Encounters, daily feedings, tours and wildlife camps. Discover local wildlife from around Southern California and learn how you can do your part to protect the environment.
For more info visit their website at: http://www.thelivingcoast.org/

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