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Mini Golfing Fore! the Planet – Academy of Natural Sciences

Looking to get some relaxing time at the (golf) greens this summer and learn about the planet too?

Fore! The Planet is an interactive exhibit where you can save an endangered species, navigate a polluted waterway, and learn about dinosaur extinction through 18-holes of mini-golf.  Bring a friend, kids, anyone – it’s an exhibit meant for all ages and all people.

The Academy of Natural Scienceswill have this educational exhibit throguh September 25th of this year.  The first 9 holes teach how nature works, and the last 9 are about our interaction with the environment.  Plus, it’s free with museum admission!

If you go:

Where: The Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Admission: Adults (age 13 and above): $12.00; Children (age 3-12), Seniors (age 65+) & Military & Students: $10.00; Children (under age 3): free

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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