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SUMMARY:BugFest 2024
DESCRIPTION:As the Museum’s biggest and buggiest event of the year\, BugFest is dedicated to educating and engaging the public about science and the wonders of the natural world. Explore over 100 exhibits\, from hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and appreciation for these amazing animals\, to interactions with entomologists and other scientists who will guide you through the intricate world of arthropods\, offering insights into their behaviors\, adaptations\, and ecological significance. \nThis year\, BugFest shines a spotlight on the order Lepidoptera\, which comprises the butterflies and moths. Delight in children’s activities designed to inspire the next generation of bug enthusiasts\, observe a variety of live arthropods\, browse vendor stalls for arthropod-themed merchandise\, and celebrate the extraordinary diversity of arthropods.  Join us as we celebrate butterflies\, moths\, and the incredible world of Arthropods at BugFest!
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/bugfest/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,Special Events,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Miranda%20Dowdy":MAILTO:miranda.dowdy@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Moths at Prairie Ridge
DESCRIPTION:After the downtown BugFest festivities end\, join us at Prairie Ridge Ecostation in west Raleigh for a night of moths and other nighttime insects! We’ll have light stations available for viewing nocturnal insects and staff on hand for questions and identification help. Bring a phone or camera so you can share your observations with scientists and use your photos to get ID help! Bring a flashlight or headlamp and a water bottle\, avoid wearing white or fluorescent clothing\, and wear closed-toed shoes. Find us in the Outdoor Classroom\, a 3-5 minute walk down the dirt road from the parking lot. We’ll open the gate to the road at 7:45pm.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/celebration-of-moths-at-prairie-ridge/
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="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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