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SUMMARY:Lifelong Hike: Prairie Ridge
DESCRIPTION:We will explore the grounds and trails of Prairie Ridge Ecostation to learn more about this outdoor environmental educational facility. We will learn about the transformation of an old cow pasture to a prairie grassland. We will explore the trees of the Jesse P. Perry Arboretum in addition to a nature garden and some aquatic habitats on site. \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\, October 23 at 9:30 AM \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-prairie-ridge/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Trips
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SUMMARY:Creepy Critters
DESCRIPTION:Spiders! Bats! Crows! All these animals are used to scare us…but should we be afraid? In this program we’ll look for these creepy critters\, and talk about the roles they play in our ecosystem. \nThis program is for ages 8 and up. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. Having the iNaturalist and Merlin apps (both free) will be helpful but not necessary. We will meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the green gates.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/creepy-critters-ages-8/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Citizen Science,General Events,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: An Inside Look at North Carolina's Air Quality Forecasting Program
DESCRIPTION:Bradley McLamb\, Meteorologist\, Division of Air Quality\, NC Department of Environmental Quality \nBradley McLamb\, a veteran air quality forecaster of ten years\, will walk through the changes and improvements made to North Carolina’s air quality forecasting program in recent years. This will include a live demo of several new and innovative forecasting tools and displays that have resulted in explosive growth in social media engagement and public interaction. He’ll also explain what makes forecasting air quality so challenging in North Carolina and discuss why the more air quality improves\, the harder it becomes to predict. \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-inside-look-at-north-carolinas-air-quality-forecasting-program/
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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