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Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure

Discover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities as part of Edinburgh Science Festival!

Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure

About Edinburgh Science Festival: Rainforest Adventure

5th Apr 2025 to 12th Apr 2025
11am – 4pm / Drop-in
Dynamic Earth
112 - 116 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8AS
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Discover the tropical rainforest with Dynamic Earth's family drop-in activities!

In a range of fun activities for the whole family, you’ll come face to face with some tropical specimens, find out about the impact of deforestation on our planet and craft your own forest friend to take home.

Presented by Dynamic Earth

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