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SUMMARY:Little NC Birders
DESCRIPTION:Our winter birds have arrived! Join us as we explore the many and varied birds of North Carolina through interactive engagement with props and sounds\, as well as a short\, staff-led bird walk. This program is designed to engage early childhood audiences (ages 7 and below) as we learn about the birds found at Prairie Ridge\, and in your own neighborhood!  \nThis is a free program beginning at 10:30am at the picnic tables just below the Nature PlaySpace. Please wear closed-toed shoes that can get muddy\, appropriate dress for the weather\, and bring a water bottle. Trails are mulch\, dirt\, or grass and small hills are included — trail strollers or baby carriers are recommended for our smallest visitors.    \nFor more information about this program\, please contact Eileen Tan at eileen.tan@naturalsciences.org or 919.707.8837. 
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/little-nc-birders/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Outdoor Experiences,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Eileen%20Tan":MAILTO:eileen.tan@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Visiting a Piece of Home
DESCRIPTION:Why It is Important to Go to the Moon and How It Can Tell Us About Earth’s Early History\nDr. Amy Fagan\, Associate Professor\, Western Carolina University\, Geosciences and Natural Resources Department \nBillions of years ago\, a Mars-sized object impacted a young Earth\, sending material out into cold space\, which eventually coalesced into a familiar body in our night sky: the Moon. Join Dr. Fagan to hear about what we have learned about the Moon from robotic and human missions\, satellites and rock samples. But there is still more to discover\, which is why NASA and other space agencies have their sights set on returning to the lunar surface to answer some of the Moon’s mysteries; learn more about Earth’s early evolution and asteroid bombardment history; and prepare us to continue to explore other areas of the Solar System. \nJoin us on YouTube!\n\nLive Virtual Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ Coordinator of Current Science Programs 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-visiting-a-piece-of-home/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T150000
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SUMMARY:Lifelong Adventure: Geminid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:We will travel to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences at Contentnea Creek in Pitt County and stay up all night to catch the peak of the Geminid Meteor Shower\, the grand finale of the 2023 meteor showers!  The remote darkness of their outdoor campus will be a perfect place to learn about the night sky and watch one of the best meteor showers of the year. With clear skies\, over 100 meteors per hour are possible during the early morning peak. We will provide lots of hot chocolate to keep you going all night! \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:  Friday\, November 24 at 3:00 PM \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-geminid-meteor-shower/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080043
CREATED:20231117T032221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T154626Z
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SUMMARY:Extreme Mammals
DESCRIPTION:Our world has a huge diversity of mammals. Some mammals are smaller than your hand\, others are larger than a house! Some live in the ocean\, underground or in the Arctic. Some are even armored or venomous! Come learn about the most extreme mammals on the planet! \nThis virtual program requires pre-registration:  Pre-register here to receive the Zoom link. \nThis ecoEXPLORE 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. \n\nQuestions?  Contact the ecoEXPLORE Central team.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/extreme-mammals/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Citizen Science,ecoEXPLORE,Prairie Ridge,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ecoEXPLORE%20Team":MAILTO:ecoexplore@naturalsciences.org
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