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SUMMARY:Endangered Species Day
DESCRIPTION:The third Friday of May is Endangered Species Day. It’s a day to celebrate success in protecting endangered species and to recognize the threatened and endangered species that need conservation action. Join scientists from the NCMNS Biodiversity Research Lab and NCMNS Mammalogy Collection in the SECU Daily Planet Theater to hear a series of short presentations about endangered species in North Carolina and around the world. Our scientists will share stories of their work and research on endangered species\, such as red wolves\, right whales\, jaguars\, black rhinos\, and black-footed ferrets. After the presentations\, we’ll discuss how the Museum is acting to save species in NC and beyond. \nOur Experts \n\nDr. Roland  Kays\, Head of the Biodiversity Research Lab and professor at NC State University\nDr. Elizabeth Kierepka\, Senior Research Biologist\, NCMNS and NCSU\nDr. Mike Cove\, Research Curator of Mammalogy Mammals and Research Associate at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute\nLisa Gatens\, Collections Manager of Mammalogy\nDr. Alex Jensen\, postdoctoral researcher in NCMNS Biodiversity Research Lab\n\nJoin in person in the SECU Daily Planet Theater or watch the livestream on YouTube.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/endangered-species-day/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Discussions,SECU Daily Planet Theater,Special Lectures,Teens,Walk-up Programs
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SUMMARY:Statewide Star Party at Prairie Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Prairie Ridge Ecostation to view the stars during the Statewide Star Party\, an exciting part of the NC Science Festival! See the stars and planets through telescopes compliments of the Raleigh Astronomy Club\, learn about the constellations\, get answers to your astronomy questions\, and learn how YOU can help scientists learn more about our Universe while having fun doing astronomy and night sky activities for all ages. This event is free and open to the public\, so stop by for some starry fun. Don’t forget your flashlight — it’s going to be dark! \nThis program is a drop-in program\, so no pre-registration is required! \nFor more information\, please contact Chris Goforth at chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/statewide-star-party-at-prairie-ridge-2024/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Citizen Science,Educators,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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