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SUMMARY:Lifelong Longleaf Hike: Green Swamp Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Our spring hikes will be in the Land of the Longleaf Pine in partnership with the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s Saving Our Savannas program series.  The Botanical Garden\, with partner organizations\, has developed an exciting schedule of hikes\, lectures and workshops covering the history\, ecology and culture of longleaf pine communities.  Learn more about this exciting program series. \nThe longleaf pine story continues as we explore one of the best examples of a longleaf pine savanna remaining in North Carolina.  Venus flytraps\, pitcher plants and other carnivorous plants dot the grassy landscape under the dappled shade of longleaf pines in this Nature Conservancy Preserve. \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. \nREGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THIS TRIP \nIf the trip is full\, please email Missy Chernick to be added to the waitlist. \nRegistration deadline: Monday\, March 11 @ 7:00 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-longleaf-hike-green-swamp-preserve/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Outdoor Experiences,Trips
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SUMMARY:Forest Fort Builders
DESCRIPTION:Do you love building or want to learn how? Join us for a morning of building at our Forest Fort Builders event! We’ll put our creative building hats on and use natural materials to construct forts of all shapes and sizes. Staff will be available to assist in construction and collection of materials. \nThis event is designed for ages 5 and up\, as we will be utilizing more advanced motor skills and spatial awareness skills. This is a free\, drop-in program beginning at 10:00am near the stage in the Nature PlaySpace. This program is fully outdoors\, so please dress for the weather. \nFor more information\, contact Eileen Tan at eileen.tan@naturalsciences.org
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/forest-fort-builders/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Women in Science: State Careers in STEM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special discussion with five women working in science and the environment. Secretary Elizabeth Biser\, the first woman to lead the Department of Environmental Quality\, will lead a conversation with these pioneering women about their exciting work and their challenges working in STEM careers. \nJoin us on YouTube!\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. \n\nAbout our panel\nEmma Blackford\, Head of Prairie Ridge Ecostation\, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences\, North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources \nEmma Blackford manages the Museum of Natural Sciences’ Prairie Ridge Ecostation\, a 45-acre nature preserve in west Raleigh. Her job entails working with educational staff to plan and implement environmental education programs for the public; coordinating with the natural resources team to maintain and develop plans to conserve natural spaces and wildlife; collaborating with citizen science staff and everything in between! Each day is different as Emma assesses the environmental needs of the ecosystem at Prairie Ridge\, potential benefits to native plants and wildlife\, potential programming pathways\, and visitor experiences. With a BA in biology from Occidental College\, a MS degree in Biological Sciences from the University of New England\, and a MS degree in Education from Thomas College\, she draws heavily on her background in ecology and education to steward this wonderful natural space. \nDawn Reddix\, Regional Supervisor\, Division of Air Quality\, Department of Environmental Quality \nDawn Reddix is the Regional Supervisor for the Division of Air Quality’s Raleigh Regional Office. Dawn joined the DAQ team in April 2016 as an Engineer I. She worked as an Engineer I and Engineer II before beginning her current role in July 2023. Dawn began her career in the pulp and paper industry at Scott Paper Company in Mobile\, Alabama. She also has experience from SCA Tissue Mill in Northwest Alabama. Prior to her role at DAQ\, Dawn taught chemistry for six years and algebra and geometry for one year at Cary Christian School in Cary\, NC. Dawn has a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Auburn University. \nDr. Rachel Smith\, Head of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Lab & Curator of Meteorites\, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences \nDr. Rachel Smith is an astronomer at the Museum\, with research interests related to the formation of planets and the search for life beyond Earth. She is jointly appointed as a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University and is also an adjunct professor at UNC-Chapel Hill. Rachel observes forming stars across the Galaxy to better understand the chemical pathways involved in the evolution of planets\, and in the formation of carbon-based molecules needed for life. She has utilized several large observatories for her work and is currently using NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea in Hawaii for observations of protoplanetary systems. Rachel has a doctorate and Master of Science from UCLA\, and a Bachelor of Science and DVM from Cornell University. \nVictoria Thayer\, Conservation Biologist\, Division of Marine Fisheries\, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality \nVictoria Thayer is the North Carolina Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator. She responds to over 30 species of marine mammals that strand on the shores of North Carolina beaches\, sounds and adjacent waterways\, working with colleagues from UNCW\, the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine\, the NCSU Center for Marine Science and Technology\, Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout National Seashores\, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission\, the NC Maritime Museum\, Bonehenge Whale Center\, and the NC Aquariums. These stranded marine mammals include dolphins\, porpoises\, whales\, seals and manatees. The team conducts post-mortem examinations (necropsies) on dead stranded marine mammals to expand our knowledge of these diverse species\, to collect and disseminate tissue samples for various research projects\, and to understand natural and anthropogenic causes of mortality. They engage volunteers and train students when possible. This work is funded by federal grants and relies on strong partnerships with federal and state partners\, universities\, municipalities\, and citizens. \nChristine Wittmeier\, Organics Recycling Specialist\, Recycling and Materials Management Section\, Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS)\, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality \nAs the Organics Recycling Specialist for DEACS\, Christine works to expand the state’s food recovery and organics recycling infrastructure by providing technical assistance\, resources and grant funding to private recycling businesses and local governments. In 2022\, she helped launch “Use the Food NC\,” a statewide food waste reduction campaign. Christine graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Environmental Science. Her love for composting began while working as a North Carolina certified environmental educator teaching waste reduction in schools. In 2018\, Christine was hired as the Environmental Programs Coordinator at Henderson County where she managed multiple organics programs including a home compost bin sale\, six elementary lunchroom composting programs and a small Type 3 composting facility. \n\n  \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-women-in-science-state-careers-in-stem/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
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