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SUMMARY:Lifelong Adventure: Solar Eclipse & the Wildlife of Texas
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, contact Jerry Reynolds at jerry.reynolds@naturalsciences.org.\n \nThe Wildlife Experience That Will Eclipse All Others\nThe total solar eclipse on April 8\, 2024\, will captivate much of the United States with a path of darkness slicing through the middle of the North America continent beginning on the Mexican Pacific Coast near Mazatlán and exiting over the Island of Newfoundland. We plan to watch the eclipse from the beautiful Hill Country of Texas\, joined by ten million bats\, at Frio Bat Cave. Frio Bat Cave is home to one of the largest populations of Mexican free-tailed bats in the United States. This is a maternity cave where bats return each spring to mate and give birth to their pups. The cave is dead center in the path of the eclipse where we will have 4 minutes and 22 seconds of totality—long by solar eclipse standards. Weather permitting\, we will be able to see the diamond ring effect\, Baily’s Beads\, prominences in the solar chromosphere\, and the solar corona. We will stick around after the eclipse to catch the spectacular emergence of millions of bats at sunset when they begin their nightly feeding on flying insects. And this is after four full days of experiencing the wonderful wildlife of southern Texas beginning in Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Gulf Coast. We may also have group observing sessions of Mars\, Saturn and the Moon in the early morning\, the Sun during the day\, Jupiter in the early evening and/or other objects as time and weather conditions allow. From whooping cranes to Mexican free-tailed bats—this is one wildlife experience that will eclipse all others! \nThis exclusive 7-day wildlife experience is being offered to Museum members in partnership with EcoQuest Travel\, with 20 years of experience leading exemplary wildlife tours worldwide. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nAll ground and boat transportation during the trip\nAll accommodations – based on double occupancy (single is available at an additional cost)\nAll tours within the scheduled itinerary\nMeals\, including gratuities\, included throughout the trip except while in transit to/from Texas\nPermits and State Park entrance fees\n\nWhat’s Not Included: \n\nRound-trip airfare to Corpus Christi\, Texas and return from Austin\, Texas\nAlcoholic beverages\nGifts and items of a personal nature\nTravel insurance\n\nFor a detailed itinerary with registration information\, contact Jerry Reynolds at jerry.reynolds@naturalsciences.org. \n 
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lifelong-adventure-solar-eclipse-the-wildlife-of-texas/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Member Exclusive,Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T130000
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Outdoor Clothing and Gear Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Kids’ Outdoor Clothing/Gear Swap! New and lightly used children’s outdoor clothes\, shoes\, inclement-weather gear\, baby carriers\, and more will be available – free – for you to take home. Interesting in donating items to the swap? Bring them day-of or look for donation bins at the Prairie Ridge entrance kiosk and the Nature PlaySpace shed beginning Tuesday\, March 26th during Prairie Ridge’s open hours. \nThe clothing swap will take place at the picnic table area adjacent to the Nature PlaySpace. When you’re done with your swapping needs\, head to the Nature PlaySpace where we’ll also be having a Nature Play Day! Please make sure your children are with you as move between the areas. \nThis is a free drop-in program beginning at 1pm. While our Nature PlaySpace is designed for kids ages 7 and under\, all are welcome. As items included in the swap will be sourced through donations\, we do not guarantee the availability of specific sizes or types of items. \nFor more information\, contact Emma Blackford at emma.blackford@naturalsciences.org \nThis event is in partnership with the Longleaf Learning Collective.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/kids-outdoor-clothing-and-gear-swap/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens,Walk-up Programs
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SUMMARY:Art of Science: Fireflies and String Art
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Science series is for adults who like to blend science and art. Each program will include hands-on experience with a citizen science project paired with an associated art project. Participants will take home their project and tools so they can make additional projects on their own. \nIn this program\, we will explore fireflies before we make light up firefly string art! Instructions for collecting and submitting firefly data and making your string art will be provided during the program — no experience required. Your program fee covers all the supplies you’ll need to make a 12×12″ string art panel on site and the tools to make  more on your own. Information about where to source additional boards will be provided. \nPre-registration is required for this in-person program for adults and there is a fee to attend ($20 members\, $22 non-members). \nThis program will be conducted entirely outdoors\, at least partly in an unheated covered space exposed to the outdoors. Please come prepared for a short walk over uneven terrain by wearing sturdy closed-toed shoes and dressing for the weather.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/art-of-science-fireflies-and-string-art/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Outdoor Experiences
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Plant Walk for ecoEXPLORE
DESCRIPTION:Are you a plant enthusiast? Join us on a walk with a naturalist\, exploring the trees and plants of Prairie Ridge! We’ll talk about how these plants interact with pollinators\, mammals and humans\, and begin to learn how to ID some of our local plant species. \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. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. We will meet at the green entrance gate.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/plant-walk-for-ecoexplore/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Citizen Science,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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