Daily 5: Make a Test Tube Terrarium

1. Chance of rain: Today will be cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Some storms could produce heavy rain. More rain is possible this evening, mainly between 1 and 4 a.m. High: 80, Low: 69.

2. Garden activity: Children can make their own test tube terrariums at the Charlestown Branch Library (179 Main St.) on Tuesday, July 2 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome.

3. Summer camps: Looking for a way to keep the kids busy this summer? Check out the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club’s summer programs, which start this week for ages 6-12 and next week for older youth. For more information, call the club at 617-242-1775.

4. BU study: Researchers at Boston University are conducting a study about family responses to the Boston Marathon attack and the effects of the attack on children. The anonymous online survey takes about 40 minutes to complete, and participants will be compensated. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1aqj5QY, call 617-353-9610 or email aedson@bu.edu.

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