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SUMMARY:Astronomy Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:Home\nActivities\nSaturday Presentations\nSunday Presentations\n\n\n\n  \nSaturday\, February 1\, and Sunday\, February 2\n10am–5pm both days \nGet ready for lift off at Astronomy Days! Join us for a celestial adventure that explores the wonders of the universe through technology\, telescopes\, engaging talks by scientists and special guests\, and plenty of hands-on activities. Space enthusiasts of all ages will delight in embarking on this journey through the cosmos. Our theme this year is solar system missions. \nYou may request an ASL interpreter for certain exhibits and presentations by calling Samantha Frigerio at 919.707.9824 or samantha.frigerio@naturalsciences.org no later than Friday\, January 17. \nMembership special: Free T-shirt\nJoin or renew your membership at Astronomy Days or online January 18 – February 2 with code “SOLAR” and receive a FREE Astronomy Days T-shirt on the day of the event! \nVIP Perks for Members\n\nVolunteer for Astronomy Days! \nVolunteer jobs span logistics (set up\, breakdown\, meal service\, counting visitors\, T-shirt sales\, etc.)\, running educational stations and kids’ crafts and activities! It’s loads of fun and you get an in-depth experience of the event and astronomy! Volunteers who work two or more shifts get free lunch. \nQuestions? Contact Kari Wouk. \nVolunteer Form \n\n\nSábado 1 y domingo 2 de febrero de 2025 \n¡Prepárate para despegar en Astronomy Days! Únate a nosotros para una aventura celestial que explora las maravillas del universo a través de la tecnología\, telescopios\, charlas científicas (incluidos invitados especiales) y actividades.  ¡Los entusiastas del espacio de todas las edades disfrutarán de este viaje por el cosmos! \nSi necesitas un intérprete de lengua de signos por favor solicítela con al menos 72 horas antes del evento. \nNota importante: Los programas y presentaciones serán en inglés. \n\nOferta especial para Miembros\nObtén una camiseta de nuestro Astronomy Days completamente gratis por hacerte miembro o por renovar tu membresía durante el evento. \n\n\nSponsored by North Carolina Space Grant\, Janice Swab and Carter Bank with in-kind support from Pepsi Bottling Ventures.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/astronomy-days-2025/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Special Events,Teens
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SUMMARY:Blackberry Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Calling all gardeners\, weeders\, outdoor enthusiasts\, and lovers of Piedmont prairies – we need your help! Our beloved prairies are being taken over by invasive blackberry and we need help to remove it. \nJoin us for a Blackberry Bonanza as we head into our prairies\, remove invasive species\, and open new space for our native prairie plants to grow. By reducing invasive species we’ll increase the quality of our prairie habitat\, which will benefit everything from the native plants that comprise the prairie to the mammals\, birds\, insects\, reptiles\, and more that rely on the habitat for food and shelter. \nWe’ll provide gloves and tools (although you’re welcome to bring your own!)\, as well as blackberry-themed snacks in exchange for a morning of community-fueled invasive species removal. We welcome families and folks of all ages\, but please note that this program will include physical labor (digging out and removing blackberry roots) and that you may encounter blackberry thorns. \nHave questions? Email Emma at emma.blackford@naturalsciences.org
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/blackberry-bonanza/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Emma%20Blackford":MAILTO:emma.blackford@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Movie: Moonbase: The Next Step
DESCRIPTION:MOONBASE: The Next Step\nIt’s been more than 50 years since humankind last set foot on the Moon. Now\, we are going back to stay. \n“Moonbase: The Next Step” is the story of this human endeavor – the mission to develop a sustained\, strategic presence on the moon in the next 10 years. \nDiscover the scientific and technological advances needed to safely travel 250\,000 miles and survive the hostile conditions of reduced gravity\, extreme temperatures and toxic lunar dust. Enjoy an immersive experience as we dock\, land and explore the vast lunar landscape using 3D animations and photo-real ‘point-of-view’ visuals. Can we extract water and minerals and grow food to live there on a more permanent basis? Follow this multinational story in “Moonbase: The Next Step.” \nOffered in 2D.  \nBUY TICKETS TO MOONBASE
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/movie-moonbase-the-next-step-2/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Downtown Raleigh,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens,WRAL 3D Theater
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SUMMARY:Art of Science: Feeder Bird and Latch Hook
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Science series is for adults ages 18+ 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\, supplies\, and tools so they can make additional projects on their own. \nIn this program\, we will explore feeder birds and ways to share your observations with scientists as well as make a 20 by 15 inch latch hook rug featuring a pair of cardinals sitting on a winter branch. Instructions for collecting and submitting bird data and making your rug will be provided during the program — no experience required! Your program fee covers the supplies needed to make one rug. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/art-of-science-latch-hook/
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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