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SUMMARY:Lifelong Adventure: Stone Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Our mountain adventure will include a day hike on Tuesday across the expansive granite dome of Stone Mountain. On Monday and Wednesday we will explore some shorter trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby areas. Accommodations and meals are provided by the Laurel Ridge Retreat Center just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Everything will be taken for granite on this adventure! \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:  Wednesday\, March 29 at 10:00am \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-adventure-stone-mountain/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Trips
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge Story Trail
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Story Trail is a citizen science walk! Follow the trail to learn about the City Nature Challenge\, an international biodiversity documentation event. As you walk\, you’ll also learn about some of the species we have at Prairie Ridge and how to best photograph them so you’re ready to take part in the City Nature Challenge on April 28–May 1! \nThis is a self-led walk of about 1/2 mile over uneven ground. Plan to wear closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle for the best experience! This walk can be enjoyed at your own pace at any time during our open hours.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/city-nature-challenge-story-trail/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Children,Citizen Science,General Events,K-12 Students
ORGANIZER;CN="Emma%20Blackford":MAILTO:emma.blackford@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Natural Sciences Classroom: Raptors - Have Wings\, Will Travel
DESCRIPTION:Birds of prey\, or raptors\, have some of the largest wingspans in the sky! With warm air moving in\, spring is a great time of year to see these powerful birds soaring\, gliding and circling the skies. Join us to learn more about the behaviors\, adaptations and conservation stories of raptors! \nRegister Now!\n\nNatural Sciences Classroom occurs on Zoom once a month September–May. We recommend this program for ages 8 and up\, but all ages are welcome. Parents and teachers are invited to participate with their children or students.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/natural-sciences-classroom-raptors-have-wings-will-travel/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible,All Ages,Children,Downtown Raleigh,Natural Sciences Classroom,Teens,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Martha%20Fisk":MAILTO:outreach@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Carnivorous Plants (ecoEXPLORE)
DESCRIPTION:This virtual program requires pre-registration! Please register online here. \nNorth Carolina has some amazing carnivorous plants that have captured the imagination of people in our state for hundreds of years. Learn more about these amazing meat-eating plants with Elisha Taylor of the NC Botanical Garden! \nThis program is geared toward children in grades K–8 and their families\, but all are welcome! You will learn about the ecoEXPLORE project during the program. \n\nNOTICE TO CHILDREN AND GUARDIANS \nIf you are under age 13 and you wish to participate in certain events or exhibits at\, conducted by\, or sponsored by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences\, your parent or guardian must register you and provide their consent as well as your information. Please see our privacy policy for additional information.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/carnivorous-plants-ecoexplore-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Citizen Science,General Events,K-12 Students,Prairie Ridge,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ecoEXPLORE%20Team":MAILTO:ecoexplore@naturalsciences.org
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