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SUMMARY:Educator Trek: Digging Prehistory
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to know where and how to find your own fossils to use in your teaching? If so\, then this workshop is for you! Join Research Curator of Paleontology Dr. Christian Kammerer as he teaches us all about the amazing fossils that can be found right in our own state. Step back in time millions of years to discover what life would have been like in prehistoric North Carolina. Join us as we learn about the history of Earth and the evolution of organisms based on evidence from the fossil record. We’ll learn about current research and collection methods in the field of paleontology as we make our own box sieves and then use them to hunt for fossils. We’ll practice our observation and identification skills on what we find\, and leave feeling empowered to find our own fossil specimens for activities in our classrooms. \nNOTE: This educator trek will take place IN THE FIELD at Green Springs Park in Greenville\, NC. Content of this workshop is unique and does not overlap with the museum-based “Permian Monsters” Educator Trek. We encourage anyone who can to sign up for both! \nCredit: 8 contact hours toward CEUs or Criteria II/III for North Carolina’s Environmental Education Certification Program \nRegister here \nAll in-person programs will follow current state and federal health guidelines and apply a range of safety measures to mitigate health risks\, including wearing masks while indoors\, in vehicles\, or in close proximity in the outdoors; smaller class sizes; moving into larger rooms (if indoors); keeping participants a safe distance from each other; and increasing sanitation efforts. \nPlease note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. A full refund would be provided in event of a cancellation.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/educator-trek-digging-prehistory/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Educator Treks,Educators,Trips,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Megan%20Davis":MAILTO:megan.davis@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Exploring Local Climate Impacts and Predictions (NC Climate Change Challenge)
DESCRIPTION:How might climate change impact your local area? In this in person program\, we will explore data visualization and online tools that will allow you to see how climate change may impact the areas near and dear to your heart. Join us to learn more about climate predictions and brainstorm ways that we can mitigate the impacts of climate change in our local communities. \nThis program requires pre-registration. Register online here. \nThis program is a Phenologyy Challenge program\, part of the NC Climate Change Challenge. The NC CCC is a year-long project aiming to help people across North Carolina get involved in climate change research.  Each of the four seasons will have a focal citizen science project\, lectures\, and a forum to learn more about the local impacts of climate change on our state.  Complete the quarterly challenge to earn equipment and badges!  Learn more
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/exploring-local-climate-impacts-and-predictions-nc-climate-change-challenge/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,General Events,Prairie Ridge
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Honey Bees (Be a Scientist)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program about Honey Bees led by a North Carolina-certified beekeeper! Learn about the lives of these beloved insects — what goes on in the hive\, how they gather food\, and how we take their honey. We’ll talk about how you can support Honey Bees and other pollinators. \nThis program is for ages 8 and up; families welcome. We will meet in the classroom building\, which is a short walk down the gravel path from the parking lot. It will “bee” amazing! \n\n“Be a Scientist” programs are specifically geared towards children ages 8 and up and their families\, helping our youth gain knowledge and experience exploring nature and conducting citizen science!
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/honey-bees-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:Moth-ing for the BioBlitz!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our final BioBlitz endeavor of the week as we set up blacklights to see what moths and other insects are out and about at night. Bring a flashlight\, a camera (if you have one)\, and your moth and insect questions. \nThis is a drop-in program\, so you are welcome to arrive at any point during the stated times. Please come dressed for the weather and bring a flashlight as you will be making a short walk between the classroom and the parking lot that is unlighted. All ages are welcome to this program\, but it is best suited to ages 8 and up. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Downloading the iNaturalist app ahead of time will be helpful in preparing to document the critters you find!
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/moth-ing-for-the-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Citizen Science,General Events,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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