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SUMMARY:Lifelong Hike: Picture Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this wildflower hike at the Picture Creek Diabase Barren in Granville County. We will hike through the world’s largest population of the federally endangered Smooth Coneflower near peak bloom at this nationally significant natural site. We will explore the unique diabase geology of the area and learn why it resulted in such a rare plant community in Piedmont North Carolina. \nPlease note: You will be required to enter the following information for each registrant before you can complete your registration: emergency contact\, physician contact and health information (allergies\, conditions\, medications relevant to this field experience). Take a moment to gather this information before beginning your registration. \nREGISTER FOR THIS TRIP \nIf the trip is full\, please email Missy Chernick to be added to the waitlist. \nRegistration deadline:  May 27\, 2022 \nFor additional information about this trip and other Lifelong Hikes & Adventures\, contact Jerry Reynolds at 919.707.9884.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lifelong-hike-picture-creek-3/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Trips
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SUMMARY:Naturalist's Choice (Be a Scientist)
DESCRIPTION:Come out and participate in a mystery program! Your guide will chose a topic based on what’s happening at Prairie Ridge — it could be interesting insects\, beautiful birds\, or maybe a program on the plethora of plants we have! \nThis program is suitable for ages 7 and up\, and families are welcome. Please dress for the weather\, wear closed-toed shoes\, and bring a full water bottle. No preregistration is necessary. We will meet by the entrance kiosk.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/naturalists-choice-be-a-scientist-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Citizen Science,Educators,General Events,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Sexual Selection and the Evolution of the Narwhal Tusk
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Zackary Graham\, Postdoctoral Associate\, West Liberty University \nOnce thought to be the magical horns of unicorns\, narwhal tusks are one of the most charismatic structures in biology. Despite years of speculation\, little is known about the tusk’s function\, because narwhals spend most of their lives hidden underneath the Arctic ice. Some people propose that the tusk has sexual functions as a weapon for fighting or as a signal for mate attraction. Other hypotheses propose that the tusk functions as an environmental sensor. Zack Graham will discuss his research on the narwhal tusk and his use of a unique method to try to understand the purpose of the tusk. Join us to learn about the wild history and biology of one of the most bizarre traits in all of biology! \nJoin us on YouTube!\n\nLive Virtual Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff. \nYou can post questions in the YouTube chat or tweet questions to #LunchTimeDiscovery and mention @NorthCarolinaEE. \nBrought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lunchtime-discovery-sexual-selection-and-the-evolution-of-the-narwhal-tusk/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Downtown Raleigh,Lectures,Lunchtime Discovery,Teens,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T150000
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SUMMARY:Butterflies of Prairie Ridge (Science Within Reach)
DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about butterflies? Come join us for this adult program! We’ll talk about some of the common butterflies we see here at Prairie Ridge\, some of the host plants for the caterpillars\, and how to attract them to your yard. Then we’ll look in the flower gardens and on the prairie\, and see how many butterflies and caterpillars we can find\, and try to identify the species. \nThis program is for ages 18 and up. Please dress for the weather\, and wear closed-toed shoes; sunscreen and hat are recommended. No prior knowledge needed\, just come willing to learn with other adults. No preregistration necessary. We will meet at the entrance kiosk.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/butterflies-of-prairie-ridge-science-within-reach/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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