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Northbrook In Bloom: Our Hidden Colorful History
2024-05-13 19:00:00 2024-05-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago Northbrook In Bloom: Our Hidden Colorful History The colorful and surprising story of Northbrook’s many greenhouses, local world-famous hybridizers, and their contributions to the beautiful world of flowers. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Monday, May 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-13 19:00:00 2024-05-13 20:00:00 America/Chicago Northbrook In Bloom: Our Hidden Colorful History The colorful and surprising story of Northbrook’s many greenhouses, local world-famous hybridizers, and their contributions to the beautiful world of flowers. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

The colorful and surprising story of Northbrook’s many greenhouses, local world-famous hybridizers, and their contributions to the beautiful world of flowers.

Many of the species they developed are readily available today and can be seen throughout the town.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Learning |

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