Name: Microplastics in the Environment
Start: 2027-05-17T09:00:00-05:00
Location: American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois

American Legion Post 80, Downers Grove, Illinois

The Garden Club of Downers Grove invites you to a free program, “Microplastics in the Environment" presented by Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE.  The meeting begins at 12:15 pm with Social Time from 12:15-12:45. The General Meeting is from 12:45-1:30.  And the Program is 1:45-2:45.

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Microplastics in the Environment

The Garden Club of Downers Grove invites you to a free program, “Microplastics in the Environment" presented by Kay McKeen,...

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