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SUMMARY:Lifelong Hike: Weymouth Woods
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the land of the longleaf pine at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve in Moore County. After a picnic lunch at the Weymouth Woods Tract\, we will visit the virgin longleaf pine in the Boyd Tract\, including the oldest longleaf pine known. \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:  Monday\, May 15 @ 9:00am \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-hike-weymouth-woods/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Trips
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Nature Walk for adults! We’ll stroll through the prairie and forest and talk about the plants and animals that call Prairie Ridge home. \nNo preregistration necessary. Please dress for the weather. We will meet at the front entrance kiosk.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-walk-adults-2/2023-05-17/
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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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Reconnecting With Our Rivers: Development of the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Luke Etchison. \nLuke Etchison\, Western Region Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Coordinator\, NC Wildlife Resources Commission \nThe Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail is an innovative education project that will link together a set of publicly accessible river sites where people can safely snorkel to experience the underwater world of streams and rivers of western North Carolina. Luke Etchison will share information about the development of the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail and about some of the river critters you can enjoy while river snorkeling. \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-reconnecting-with-our-rivers-development-of-the-blue-ridge-snorkel-trail/
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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SUMMARY:Carolina’s Wild Butterflies: Identification and Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Love seeing butterflies flitting around the flowers? Ever wonder about their names or how many there are? This program will introduce you to North Carolina’s wild butterflies\, how to identify them and how to become a citizen scientist butterfly monitor for the Carolinas Butterfly Monitoring Program. \nPre-registration is required for this free in-person program. Please register online here. \nThis program is intended for adults and will be conducted entirely outdoors. Please come prepared for a walk of up to a mile over uneven terrain by wearing sturdy\, closed-toed shoes and dressing for the weather. Long pants\, a wide brimmed hat and sunscreen are recommended.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/carolinas-wild-butterflies-identification-and-monitoring/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Educators,General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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