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SUMMARY:Birdwatching for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:This free adult program requires registration. Register here.  \nWant to try birdwatching but aren’t sure how to get started? Feel intimidated trying to identify birds? Join us for a laid-back adult program where you’ll learn the basics of identifying common birds! \nThis program is for adults 18 and up. Please dress for the weather as we will be outdoors the entire time. Binoculars will be provided. We will meet in the outdoor classroom\, which is a 2 to 3 minute walk down the gravel path.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/birdwatching-for-beginners-5/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Educators,Outdoor Experiences,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Mollusk Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that freshwater mussels can filter between 8 and 15 gallons of water per day? Or that an octopus is a type of mollusk? Join us at Mollusk Research Day to learn more about mollusks: clams\, oysters\, mussels\, cephalopods\, snails\, slugs\, chitons and more. Mollusk experts from the Museum and beyond are excited to offer you their pearls of wisdom about these fantastic creatures. \nThe NC Museum of Natural Sciences is a research-based museum with Museum staff who conduct novel research and steward our collections. Our Research Highlight Days feature these researchers and their fields of study. These events are held on the first floor of the Nature Research Center. \n\nActivities\nWhat is a Mollusk?\nNCMNS Mollusk Collections\nTake a close look at specimens from our Museum’s Mollusk Research Collection and marvel at the impressive diversity of mollusks in North Carolina. Learn how mollusk research happens from the experts themselves—our own staff of molluscan researchers. \nMussels\, Snails\, and the River’s Hidden Gems\nYates Mill Aquatic Conservation Center at NC State University\nDive into the fascinating world of freshwater mussels! Watch incredible videos that reveal how these aquatic creatures ‘fish’ for survival in their underwater homes. Get up close with real shells from native species found in nearby streams\, and feel the texture of these river gems. Meet professional biologists from NC State University who are working to protect these rare and vital species\, and learn how you can help in the fight for their conservation. \nThe North Carolina Shell Club\nExplore shells from North Carolina and from around the world. \nBivalve-based Living Sensor Systems (BLiSS) to Monitor Our Freshwater Streams\nNC State University\nFunded by NSF\, our project brings together engineers\, epidemiologists\, artificial intelligence developers\, citizen scientists and natural resource experts from NC State together. Our display showcases how freshwater mussels\, amazing natural filter feeders\, can help us monitor and protect water quality. Mussels respond to changes in their environment\, such as pollution\, by adjusting their heart rate and the way they open and close their shells. Using tiny sensors and a camera\, we can track these behaviors to detect water contamination before it becomes dangerous for humans and animals. Like a canary in a mine but this time mussels wearing fitbits. This project not only highlights mussels’ incredible role in keeping water clean but also raises awareness about their conservation\, as many mussel species are endangered. Stop by to learn how science and technology work together to protect our water and these fascinating creatures! \nPresentations: SECU Daily Planet Theater\, Floors 1-3\n\n1 PM\, Hidden Treasures\, Unsung Heroes\, and Master Fishermen: The Story of Our Freshwater Mussels\nChris Eads\, Lead Biologist\, Yates Mill Aquatic Conservation Center at NC State University\nA biologist from NC State University uncovers the surprising lives of our native freshwater mussels and explains some of the things being done to conserve these disappearing gems. \nFor over 26 years\, Chris Eads has dedicated his research to understanding and protecting freshwater mussels\, working to conserve these often-overlooked but critical members of our aquatic ecosystems.  He says no one sets out in life to study such seemingly simple animals as a career\, but like many\, once he was lured into that world\, he never wanted to leave. \n2 PM\, A Survey of North Carolina Shells\nDaniel Minior\, President\, NC Shell Club\nCome learn the history of North Carolina Shells\, hear about some of the natural historians important to this field\, and discuss some of the shells we can find on our beaches.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/mollusk-research-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Educators,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby%20Lewis":MAILTO:abby.lewis@naturalsciences.org
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