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SUMMARY:Family Woodcock Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating the wondrous American woodcock! American woodcocks are birds that conduct an incredible courtship display each February\, and we’re gathering to watch this wonderful show. From 5-6pm we’ll have some bird-related activities for children and families to engage with\, before we gather to watch and listen for the American Woodcocks around 6. Believe it or not\, the show will be over by 6:30pm! \nThis is a free program that requires registration. Register here. Please come dressed for the weather (dress in layers!) and be prepared to take a short walk on uneven ground at dusk. We recommend bringing flashlights for the walk back to your car. While there is no set minimum child age for this program\, please note that observing the American Woodcocks is a largely auditory experience\, with some hard-to-see visual elements\, as we wait patiently for the birds to display. If you think your child can sit quietly for half an hour\, please feel free to bring them! If not\, this may not be the best program for them. \nFor more information\, contact Emma at emma.blackford@naturalsciences.org
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/family-woodcock-walk-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Teen Science Café: Finding the First Saber-Teeth
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, February 7\, from 6–7pm in the Daily Planet Café for “Finding the First Saber-Teeth” with Dr. Christian Kammerer\,  Research Curator of Paleontology. \n“Saber-teeth”\, in which the canine teeth of an animal are enormously enlarged\, are best known in Ice Age members of the cat family. However\, this anatomy has appeared numerous times in the fossil record in different groups of animals. Explore the origins of the first saber-toothed top predators and how they lived\, based on recent fossil discoveries from around the world. Discover why saber-teeth show up so frequently in prehistory\, why the mammalian lineage does it much more frequently than reptiles\, and why we don’t see any alive today. Enjoy a fascinating journey through time\, illustrated with fossil evidence and cutting-edge research\, to uncover some of the most bizarre and iconic creatures in history. \nRecommended for ages 11–17. YouTube livestream also available. \nAbout our speaker\nDr. Christian Kammerer is the Museum’s Research Curator of Paleontology and has a particular interest in the rise and fall of protomammals and the subsequent dominance of archosaurs. He investigates how mass extinctions shaped the modern vertebrate lineage\, including the origins of mammals\, dinosaurs\, and other iconic groups. Through fossil collection and analytical methods\, Dr. Kammerer brings ancient ecosystems to life\, offering insights into the resilience and adaptability of life on Earth. \n\n\nTeen Science Cafés bring teens together in an informal setting to learn about science and technology on the first Friday of each month during the school year. Each café includes a scientist presentation\, an interactive activity relating to the discussion\, a Q&A session\, and time to socialize with other teens who enjoy science.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/teen-science-cafe-finding-the-first-saber-teeth/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daily Planet Cafe,Discussions,Downtown Raleigh,Science Cafes,Teens
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