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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T090000
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SUMMARY:Purple Martin Banding
DESCRIPTION:We’re banding our Purple Martins\, and you’re invited to come watch! Museum ornithologists will weigh\, measure\, and band the Purple Martin chicks in the Prairie Ridge colony. Learn how banding works\, why we band birds\, and get to see Purple Martins up close! \nThe Purple Martin is a migratory songbird that breeds across much of the Eastern US. The NC Museum of Natural Sciences\, with support from Wake Audubon and the NC Purple Martin Conservation Association\, has installed three gourd complexes that are hosts to nesting Purple Martins. \nJune is baby Martin month in our area! For this event\, we will lower the gourds to remove nestlings\, take measurements\, attach small bands and return them to their respective gourd. We will have a lot of information about this species\, including how to be a “Martin landlord\,” to share with participants. Instructors will discuss what bird “banding” (tagging) is\, why we do this and what we can learn from it. \nThe gourd arrays are located alongside the Outdoor Classroom building\, which is about 200 meters south of the parking lot. Visitors can park\, then follow the gravel path south (past the kiosk/gate) to come to our location. \nWhat to bring: A water bottle and sun hat. We are working in one small area that is short grass\, not walking the paths around the property. There are opportunities for photographing both the adult and nestling Martins. You may wish to hike the property after you have experienced the Purple Martins. \nThis program is suitable for all ages. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that this program is weather dependent.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/purple-martin-banding/2024-06-19/
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,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Emma%20Blackford":MAILTO:emma.blackford@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T190000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Week at Home: Honey Bees
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about the most popular pollinator: the honey bee!  A North Carolina Certified Beekeeper will talk about life in the hive\, why we love these bees so much\, and reveal a fascinating secret about them! \nThis virtual program requires pre-registration. \nRegister here to get the Zoom link\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.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/pollinator-week-at-home-honey-bees/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Classes,Pollinator Week at Home,Prairie Ridge,Teens,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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