Nature Detectives: Wonderful Winter Waterfowl

  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Prairie Ridge

Join us for classes designed especially for homeschool and track-out students. These 90-minute classes allow us to delve deeper into topics and incorporate additional learning experiences.

Did you know that North Carolina is home to thousands upon thousands of waterfowl each winter, from large swans and geese to their smaller duck cousins? Join us as we explore the wonderful world of waterfowl, learning about their life history, ecology, and behavior.  

Participants must be 5 to 8 years old for this program.  

This is a drop-off program. Adults need to remain onsite or nearby during the program. Please note that this program occurs entirely outdoors.  

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Registration ends 36 hours prior to program start time.

For more information contact prairieridge@naturalsciences.org

Details

  • Fee: $18 per participant; $14.40 per member participant.
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  • Requirements: Participants must be 5 to 8 years old. Parents need to remain at Prairie Ridge during the program.
  • Cancellation Notice: Refunds only issued if the Museum cancels the program, or if cancellation is made in writing via email to emma.blackford@naturalsciences.org at least two weeks prior to the program date.
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Details

Date:
February 17, 2026
Times:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fee:
$18 per participant; $14.40 per member participant.

Venue

Prairie Ridge Outdoor Classroom

Prairie Ridge
1671 Gold Star Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607 United States
Phone:
919.707.8878

Organizer

Emma Blackford
919.707.8880