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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:Biodiversity Walk (Ages 10 and up)
DESCRIPTION:What lives at Prairie Ridge\, and what types of animals are the most common? Join us for a walk as we look for different living things and answer those questions\, while exploring the biodiversity of Prairie Ridge! \nThis program is for ages 10 and up. Please dress for the weather\, closed-toed shoes recommended. No preregistration necessary. We will meet at the entrance gate.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/biodiversity-walk-ages-10-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
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: An Introduction to Western North Carolina Geology
DESCRIPTION:There’s a Lot to See Here\nBart Cattanach\, Senior Geologist\, NC Geological Survey\, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality \nThe geology of western North Carolina records over a billion years of Earth’s history. These rocks contain evidence of volcanism\, ancient sea floors\, mountain building\, continental rifting\, and more! Join us for a discussion of the rocks and events that have shaped this beautiful area\, creating important mineral resources and potential hazards. \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-an-introduction-to-western-north-carolina-geology/
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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