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Found terrariums in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, IA

Behind Cedar Falls Public Library Found listing Posted 14 days ago

Description

This morning around 7:20 a.m., I found a cluster of terrariums in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area, Iowa. They were tucked behind the Cedar Falls Public Library near 1st Street and the UNI campus edge. One held moss and a tiny fern, another a little succulent; the glass cases are dusty but cared for. If these belong to you, please let me know on the site so we can arrange a safe pickup.

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Behind Cedar Falls Public Library

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