Museum affiliate groups foster research, education, and an appreciation of our natural heritage and the natural sciences. Clubs meet in the Level A meeting room unless otherwise noted.
CAROLINA BIRD CLUB
www.carolinabirdclub.org
The club is open to anyone interested in the study and conservation of
wildlife, particularly birds. For more information contact the Headquarters Secretary at hq@carolinabirdclub.org.
NORTH CAROLINA ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY
cipm.ncsu.edu/ent/ncentsoc
The organization promotes entomological research activities, interactions among professional and amateur entomologists, and public education. For more information contact Kathy Kidd at kathleen.kidd@ncmail.net.
North Carolina Fossil Club
www.ncfossilclub.org
This is a hobby-based organization that engages in and supports the study, enjoyment and collection of fossils. For more information contact Cindy Muston at fossilgal@hotmail.com.
NC HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY
www.ncherps.org
The society is made up of amateur and professional herpetologists dedicated to the study of reptiles and amphibians. Contact Jerry Reynolds at jerry.reynolds@ncmail.net or 919.733.7450, ext. 522.
NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
www.ncwildflower.org
The society promotes the enjoyment and conservation of North Carolina’s native plants. Meets monthly at Reid Garden in Raleigh. For more information contact Margaret Partridge at margaret@ncwildflower.org.
NORTH CAROLINA SHELL CLUB
www.ncshellclub.com
The club promotes conchology and malacology, interest in shell collecting with an emphasis on conservation and accountability, and understanding of the mollusk diversity. For more information contact Ed Shuller at eshuller@mindspring.com or 919.362.5833.
Raleigh Astronomy Club
http://www.raleighastro.org
The club promotes amateur astronomy and its members watch the skies at the club’s observatory or other dark-sky locations. For more information, call 919.460.7900.
TAR HEEL GEM & MINERAL CLUB
www.tarheelclub.org/
The club promotes interest in mineralogy, paleontology, earth sciences and lapidary techniques among club members and the public. For more information contact Kenny Gay at kenny.gay@ncmail.net or 919.604.2376.
Triangle Troglodytes Grotto
www.RTPnet.org/~tritrogs
The local chapter of the National Speleological Society, this organization is dedicated to cave conservation, exploration and education. Visit their Web site for more information.
WAKE AUDUBON SOCIETY
www.wakeaudubon.org
The Society has a diverse group of members who share a common interest in the conservation of all wildlife, stewardship of the environment and protection of biodiversity. Contact John Connors at John.Connors@ncmail.net or 919.733.7450, ext. 602.
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