Programs & Events
Programs & Events
| Title | Program Type | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Computer Programming for Beginners |
Workshop or Trip | This course is designed to introduce basic programming skills to anyone interested in programming using the free and easy to use development environment, Microsoft Small Basic. | 06/20/2013 - 6:30pm |
Nature Drawing |
Family Program, Workshop or Trip | In this class, we'll learn how to use illustration and art to explore a wide range of natural life, from creatures that live in your backyard to animals that live in the canopies of the rainforest. | 06/20/2013 - 6:30pm |
Nature Drawing |
Family Program, Workshop or Trip | In this class, we'll learn how to use illustration and art to explore a wide range of natural life, from creatures that live in your backyard to animals that live in the canopies of the rainforest. | 06/20/2013 - 6:30pm |
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 |
Gorgeous Gorges Mountain Weekend |
Workshop or Trip | Plunging waterfalls, gorgeous river gorges and breathtaking scenery will all be part of our weekend of exploring the NC mountains. | 06/21/2013 - 10:00am |
Citizen Science Saturdays at Prairie Ridge |
Citizen Science, Family Program | Learn how YOU can contribute to science during our weekly citizen science walks | 06/22/2013 - 10:30am |
Junior Naturalist |
Summer Camp | Exploring 38 acres of grassy prairie, lowland forest, ponds, and a stream is the perfect pastime for budding young naturalists in this full-day program based at Prairie Ridge | 06/24/2013 - 8:30am |
Water Worlds |
Summer Camp | In this camp we’ll learn about fish, turtles, and mammals that keep their fins, flippers, and feet wet in a variety of different aquatic environments. | 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. | 06/24/2013 - 8:45am |
Kitchen Chemistry |
Summer Camp | This camp is full of hands-on experiments and explores the fascinating basics of chemistry, electricity, and biology. | 06/24/2013 - 8:45am |
Lunchtime at the Museum |
Summer Camp | Join the Museum’s Junior Curators for lunch between your morning and afternoon classes. Each day we will enjoy our lunches and then either play a game, make a craft, or watch a short nature show. | 06/24/2013 - 12:15pm |
Girls In Science Piedmont Ed-Venture |
Summer Camp, Youth Science Program | Summer Ed-Venture will engage girls in hands-on science experiences in the natural world and in the Museum. | 06/24/2013 - 1:00pm |
Girls In Science Piedmont Ed-Venture |
Summer Camp, Youth Science Program | Summer Ed-Venture will engage girls in hands-on science experiences in the natural world and in the Museum. | 06/24/2013 - 1:00pm |
Feathers, Gills, Claws, & Spines |
Summer Camp | Join us as we meet live animals and learn about animals that use special adaptations to survive in a wide variety of environments. | 06/24/2013 - 1:30pm |
Basic Bugs |
Summer Camp | Find out about the fascinating role that insects and arthropods play in our global web of life! | 06/24/2013 - 1:30pm |
Walk Through the Seasons |
Family Program | Explore the native plant garden, prairie, and lowland arboretum as you take a leisurely 1-mile walk with a Museum naturalist through the Prairie Ridge Ecostation. | 06/25/2013 - 9:00am |
Nature Drawing |
Family Program | In this class, we'll learn how to use illustration and art to explore a wide range of natural life, from creatures that live in your backyard to animals that live in the canopies of the rainforest. | 06/27/2013 - 6:30pm |
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 |
Citizen Science Saturdays at Prairie Ridge |
Citizen Science, Family Program | Learn how YOU can contribute to science during our weekly citizen science walks | 06/29/2013 - 10:30am |
Citizen Science Saturdays at Prairie Ridge |
Citizen Science, Family Program | Learn how YOU can contribute to science during our weekly citizen science walks | 07/06/2013 - 10:30am |




