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SUMMARY:Lifelong Longleaf Hike: BW Wells Savanna
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 at  https://ncbg.unc.edu/longleaf. \nWe will explore the story of the loss of the “Big Savannah” and the later discovery of a surviving remnant savanna nearby.  It was Dr. B.W. Wells’ chance discovery of this unique habitat on a train trip from Raleigh to Wilmington in 1920 that sparked a lifelong passion that led him to become the pioneer ecologist of his time.  The Big Savannah was a botanical delight as the “most beautiful natural wildflower garden in the eastern United States”—in continuous bloom with a succession of wildflowers through every month of the year except January.  Though the Big Savannah is gone\, we will visit the B.W. Wells Savanna in Pender County.  Sometimes called the “ghost of the Big Savannah”\, this 117-acre NC Coastal Land Trust preserve gives you a taste of what the 1500-acre Big Savannah was like before it was lost to agricultural development. \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 18 @ 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-bw-wells-savanna/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Outdoor Experiences,Trips
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SUMMARY:Science Detectives: 3D Modeling and Printing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classes designed especially for homeschool and track-out students. These classes allow us to delve deeper into topics and incorporate additional learning experiences. \nExplore the exciting and rapidly growing field of 3D modeling and printing in this hands-on beginner’s level program. During this program you will first be introduced to 3D design and modeling while you create a 3D model of your own. Secondly you will learn how 3D printers work and see them in action while they print your design. \nThis program is 2 hours long. \nParticipants must be 11 years of age or older for this program. \nREGISTER NOW!\nRegistration ends 48 hours prior to program start time. \nFor more information contact Missy Chernick.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-detectives-3d-modeling-and-printing-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Homeschool/Track-Out Classes,K-12 Students,Science Detectives,Teens
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SUMMARY:Science Detectives: Nature is Beautiful!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classes designed especially for homeschool and track-out students. These 60-minute classes allow us to delve deeper into topics and incorporate additional learning experiences. \nWhat makes nature beautiful? Let’s learn about the colors\, patterns\, and shapes that we see around us\, and why they are so important. Meet some colorful animals and make your own nature art! \nParticipants must be 5-7 years old for this program. \nREGISTER NOW!\nRegistration ends 48 hours prior to program start time. \nFor more information contact Missy Chernick.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-detectives-nature-is-beautiful/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Homeschool/Track-Out Classes,K-12 Students,Science Detectives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T104500
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SUMMARY:Science Detectives: Treasures of the NC Coastal Plain
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classes designed especially for homeschool and track-out students. These 60-minute classes allow us to delve deeper into topics and incorporate additional learning experiences. \nNorth Carolina supports a wide diversity of plants and animals\, from the mountains to the sea! During this program\, students will discover some of the living treasures that can be found in the Coastal Plain\, unravel their connections\, and discover what makes this region of our state so special. Live plants and animals native to NC’s Coastal Plain Region will be highlighted in this program. \nParticipants must be 8-10 years old for this program. \nREGISTER NOW!\nRegistration ends 48 hours prior to program start time. \nFor more information contact Missy Chernick.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-detectives-treasures-of-the-nc-coastal-plain/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Homeschool/Track-Out Classes,K-12 Students,Science Detectives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Writing Wild
DESCRIPTION:Women Poets\, Ramblers\, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See the Natural World\n \nKathryn Aalto\, New York Times Bestselling Author\, Historian\, Designer\, Teacher and Speaker \nKathryn Aalto’s book\, “Writing Wild\,” celebrates the lives and work of women who found inspiration in nature and used the power of their pens not only to promote environmental awareness\, but to change the very way we perceive nature. Kathryn will highlight the role women have played in shaping our lives and preserving the environment. Part travelogue\, literary biography and cultural history\, both the book and talk delve into the ways women were limited by opportunities and societal expectations\, and the way nature writing has evolved over time\, from early nature diaries to contemporary environmental literature. \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-writing-wild/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Downtown Raleigh,Lectures,Lunchtime Discovery,Teens,Virtual
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