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THE OLYMPIAN • Published February 10, 2012 Modified February 09, 2012

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Northwest Trek will host Kids ’n’ Critters from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Feb. 20.

Designed for children, this year’s activities will focus on the world of soil and the role it plays in our lives.

There will be free admission for up to four children ages 3-12 with each adult or senior paying full admission. Special Kids ’n’ Critters activities are free with admission all weekend and include nature-themed arts and crafts and trailside encounters with Northwest Trek’s smaller animals.

Tram seating is limited to the first 1,500 visitors. All trams are 30-minute tours.

For more information, go to nwtrek.org.

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