At the end of the event, the Homewood Science Center presented the middle school-aged conservation ecology interns with a certificate for their completion of the program. (Provided photo)
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Homewood Science Center brings fun, learning to Izaak Walton at nature fest 

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About 320 community members participated in Walk Walton, an annual nature fest and fundraising event for the Homewood Science Center, at Izaak Walton nature preserve on Sunday, Oct. 22, according to Homewood Science Center Executive Director Edie Dobrez.

Cathy Pfister offers lessons in aquatic life at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve during Walk Walton. (Provided photo)
Cathy Pfister offers lessons in aquatic life at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve during Walk Walton. (Provided photo)
Scientists from the University of Illinois had an "insect petting zoo" at Walk Walton. (Provided photo)
Scientists from the University of Illinois had an “insect petting zoo” at Walk Walton. (Provided photo)

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