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SUMMARY:Beyond the Binoculars
DESCRIPTION:The City Nature Challenge is an international event focused on documenting biodiversity.  Join us to document the birds of Prairie Ridge so our local species become a part of the event!  Bring a camera of any sort (phone\, point and shoot\, DSLR or mirrorless) and be ready to learn about birds and how to share your observations for the City Nature Challenge. \nPlease come dressed for the weather as we will be outside the entire length of the program\, though we will be in a covered space part of our time together.  Bring a filled water bottle.  If you have a pair of binoculars you love\, bring them\, but we’ll provide them to anyone who wants them.  We also have binoculars adapters so you can connect your phone to take better photos of birds from further away. If possible\, download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to the start of the program. \nThis program is best for ages 10+.  Meet your leader in the Outdoor Classroom at the start of the program\, a 3-5 minute walk down the gravel path from the parking lot.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/beyond-the-binoculars/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,General Events,Outdoor Experiences,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Walk on the Wild Side
DESCRIPTION:The City Nature Challenge is an international event focused on documenting biodiversity.  Join us for a biodiversity focused walk around Prairie Ridge where we will attempt to find and photograph as many species as possible!  We’ll also teach you how to use iNaturalist so your photos will become a part of the City Nature Challenge event. \nPlease come dressed for the weather as we will be outside walking on uneven\, often sunny trails the entire length of the program.  Bring a filled water bottle and a camera (phone\, point and shoot\, or adjustable cameras are all welcome!).  If possible\, download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to the start of the program. \nThis program is best for ages 10+.  Meet your leader in the Outdoor Classroom at the start of the program\, a 3-5 minute walk down the gravel path from the parking lot.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/walk-on-the-wild-side/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,General Events,Outdoor Experiences,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer%20Tredway":MAILTO:jennifer.tredway@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Museum Untold After-Hours
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Karen Swain/NCMNS. \nThis tour is sold out. Please join the waitlist to be notified of availability.\nThe Museum closes. The lights go dark. Do the skeletons and specimens come out to play?\nFind out on this special edition of the Museum Untold tour after-hours! We’ll have the entire Museum to ourselves to experience the exhibits like an insider. You’ll hear untold stories only Museum staff know. (What’s buried under the floor in the dino exhibit?) Discover hidden details among the dioramas\, like a portrait of a cat painted into a mural\, plus some special content just for this experience! \nWalking portion of the tour lasts approximately 2 hours. The experience begins at 7pm in the Daily Planet Café where you can grab a drink(included) and socialize with your guide and new best friends. Please note that food is not available from the cafe before the tour. Your group will set off into the Museum at 7:30pm. \nGuests under 21 are not permitted on this tour. Guests must show a valid ID at the door. Only 30 spots are available for this exclusive experience. Ticket sales end at 4pm on the tour date. \nJoin the Waitlist \nTickets: $50\, $40 Museum Members. Not a member yet? Join today! \nGuest Reviews\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great hidden gems and stories from the museum’s past. Great guides that are clearly passionate about the museum and its history.”\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We had a great time during the after-hours tour! Chris clearly loves the museum\, and his enthusiasm is contagious. We really enjoyed hearing behind-the-scenes stories and seeing the museum in a new light!”\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Guides were friendly and kept it interesting. Did a good job making us feel like we were a part of their ‘club’ – informal and we enjoyed the personal stories. Absolutely have already recommended it to friends already!”\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The tour was fascinating and fun\, and Chris’s knowledge is encyclopedic.”\n⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Our tour guide was Greg and he was wonderful – knowledgeable and fun\, like a walking encyclopedia – but fun! I learned so much about science\, as well as came away appreciating the many incredible details and stories in the Museum I never knew or noticed despite the numerous times I toured the Museum. Thank you Greg for a fun and educational tour!”
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/museum-untold-after-hours-2/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Museum Untold Tours,Special Events
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