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SUMMARY:Exploring Citizen Science (for Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of Citizen Science but aren’t sure where to get started? Are you already participating in a project and want to try another? In this program we’ll introduce some citizen science projects that you can do and show you how to get started. \nPlease dress for the weather. Downloading the iNaturalist app (free) will be helpful but not necessary. No preregistration needed. We will meet at the front entrance kiosk. \nIf you are planning on bringing a group of 8 or more people to this program\, please reach out to Jennifer in advance.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/exploring-citizen-science-for-adults/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Educators,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T103000
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SUMMARY:Nature Creators
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Creators and Builders! Join us in the Nature PlaySpace as we bring out materials to create artwork or build structures\, while we connect with the natural world around us. Each week will look a little bit different as we utilize different materials\, strive towards different goals\, and bring together different creative minds. A Museum staff facilitator will be present\, helping to facilitate your creative experience. \nThis is a free\, drop-in program. Staff and materials will be available between 10:30 and 11:30am\, or until materials are gone. Come dressed for the weather and ready to get messy! Everyone is welcome at the Nature PlaySpace\, but it has been designed especially for kids 7 and younger. \nFor more information\, contact Emma Blackford at emma.blackford@naturalsciences.org
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-creators-4/2023-02-04/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Children,General Events,K-12 Students,Nature Creators,Outdoor Experiences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T110000
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SUMMARY:Intro to CoCoRaHS (NC Climate Change Challenge)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program requires preregistration! Register here to receive the Zoom link. \nThe North Carolina Climate Change Challenge is continuing into our third challenge: Precipitation! Learn how to document precipitation for CoCoRaHS from staff at the NC State Climate Office. You’ll also learn about the equipment you’ll earn for participating\, the official CoCoRaHS rain gauge\, and how to complete the Precipitation Challenge. \nThis program is intended for adults\, but you are welcome to have your kids participate in the project with you once you have been trained!
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/intro-to-cocorahs-nc-climate-change-challenge-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,General Events,Prairie Ridge
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T150000
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SUMMARY:Winter Scavenger Hunt (for ages 8 and up)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Winter Scavenger Hunt! We will meet in the classroom\, where you’ll receive a list of items to seek — then you can explore independently to find the items on the list! \nYou will need to take photos of your items\, so please bring a phone\, camera\, iPad\, etc! \nThis program is for ages 8 and up\, families welcome. Please dress for the weather and be ready to do a little hiking. We will meet in the Outdoor Classroom\, which is down the gravel path from the entrance gate. \nIf you are planning on bringing a group of 8 or more people to this program\, please reach out to Jennifer in advance.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/winter-scavenger-hunt-for-ages-8-and-up/
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="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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