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Found terrariums on UNC campus bench
Bench by Ackland Art Museum
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Posted
11 days
ago
Description
I was walking away from the Ackland Art Museum on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday when I spotted two terrariums resting on a bench by the entrance. They looked lovingly cared for, with moss, tiny plants, and decorative rocks visible through clear glass, as if someone had made a tiny greenhouse in a jar. I left them in place for a moment to be sure they weren’t knocked over, then kept an eye on the bench as I continued my walk. They seem well-loved and likely have a story behind them.
Approximate found location
Bench by Ackland Art Museum
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