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Photo Sessions in the Butterfly... August 16 at the Museum | Sprague Butterfly Pavilion Macrophotography in the Butterfl... August 18 at the Museum | Sprague Butterfly Pavilion Drop-in Nature Journaling: Birds... August 19 at the Museum Pacific Pride Festival August 22 at Chase Palm Park (Ocean Side)
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Agave plants outdoor

Natural History of Mezcal and Agave Spirits

Thursday, October 1 / 6:00–8:00 PM

Explore the natural history of mezcal with agave specialist Jorge Báez of Licores Perros at a spirited fundraiser for the Museum.

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