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Prehistoric Pals

Summer Camp Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a giant ground sloth in your backyard? How about a wooly mammoth or a dinosaur? We’ll learn all about these “prehistoric pals” that roamed the earth millions of years ago. 07/22/2013 - 8:45am

Ready, Set, Get Wet!

Summer Camp During this week of camp at Yates Mill Pond, campers will find, identify, touch, and learn about tadpoles and turtles and much more! We’ll play water games, go canoeing, and tour the historic Mill as we discover why water is important for both wild animals and people in Wake County. 07/15/2013 - 8:30am

Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils

Summer Camp Come explore the world beneath our feet. We’ll learn how rocks and fossils are formed, how volcanoes erupt, and how geology is studied. 06/24/2013 - 8:45am

Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils

Summer Camp Come explore the world beneath our feet. We’ll learn how rocks and fossils are formed, how volcanoes erupt, and how geology is studied. 07/08/2013 - 1:30pm

Science Cafe: Adventurous Math for the Playground Crowd

Science Talks What can you do to help students learn the advanced math that is required in so much of today’s industries and technologies? What helpful insights come from cognitive science, comparative anthropology, and educational psychology? 07/11/2013 - 7:00pm

Science Cafe: Energy's Future

Science Talks In this Science Café, we will take a closer look at some of the more innovative renewable energy options and learn why many of these options are progressing so slowly. 07/25/2013 - 7:00pm

Science Cafe: Ice Cream Science

Science Talks We know that ice cream is loved around the world, but what are the origins of this frozen delight? How do we go from the cow to the cone? Why do we love it so much and is there such a thing as healthy ice cream? 07/18/2013 - 7:00pm

Science Cafe: The Story of Honey Bees

Science Talks Join Dr. David R. Tarpy to learn about the indispensable contribution of honey bees to human society. 06/20/2013 - 7:00pm

Science Café: To Infinity ... and Beyond!

Science Talks Join us to learn about NASA robotic missions currently en route to an outer planet and a former planet. 06/27/2013 - 7:00pm

Science Saturday: Living With Lemurs

Science Talks What exactly is a lemur and what goes on at the Duke Lemur Center? We’ll discuss lemurs, science and conservation with no shortage of adorable lemur photos 07/06/2013 - 11:00am

Storytime

Daily Program Spend quiet time listening to your favorite nature tales and meet live animals. 04/20/2012 - 10:30am

Storytime

Daily Program Spend quiet time listening to your favorite nature tales and meet live animals. 04/20/2012 - 10:30am

Storytime

Daily Program Spend quiet time listening to your favorite nature tales and meet live animals. 04/20/2012 - 10:30am

Storytime

Daily Program Spend quiet time listening to your favorite nature tales and meet live animals. 04/20/2012 - 10:30am

Storytime

Daily Program Spend quiet time listening to your favorite nature tales and meet live animals. 04/20/2012 - 10:30am

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