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SUMMARY:Lifelong Adventure: Pungo Lake
DESCRIPTION:Pungo Lake\, in Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge\, is a hot spot for huge flocks of Tundra Swans and Snow Geese that spend their winter here before their long migratory flight back to the Arctic region. Bear sightings are likely here too as the area has one of the highest densities of Black Bears known. \nPlease note: You will be required to enter the following information for each registrant before you can complete your registration: emergency contact\, physician contact and health information (allergies\, conditions\, medications relevant to this field experience). Take a moment to gather this information before beginning your registration. \nREGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THIS TRIP \nIf the trip is full\, please email Missy Chernick to be added to the waitlist. \nRegistration deadline:  Tuesday\, January 6 at 10:00am \nFor additional information about this trip and other Lifelong Hikes & Adventures\, contact Jerry Reynolds at 919.707.9884.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lifelong-adventure-pungo-lake/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Outdoor Experiences,Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T111500
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SUMMARY:Science Detectives: Mini Museum Curators
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classes designed especially for homeschool and track-out students. These 60-minute classes allow us to delve deeper into topics and incorporate additional learning experiences. \nWhat does it take to create your very own museum? Let’s learn how museums work and collect\, craft\, and create our very own museum exhibits. \nParticipants must be 5-7 years old for this program. \nThis is a drop-off program\, but adults must stay in the Museum during the program time. \nREGISTER NOW!\nRegistration ends 48 hours prior to program start time. \nFor more information contact Missy Chernick.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-detectives-mini-museum-curators/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Homeschool/Track-Out Classes,K-12 Students,Science Detectives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T113000
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UID:112246-1768991400-1768995000@naturalsciences.org
SUMMARY:Science Detectives:  Adaptations of Reptiles and Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classes designed especially for homeschool and track-out students. These 60-minute classes allow us to delve deeper into topics and incorporate additional learning experiences. \nLearn about some cool adaptations while exploring these two amazing animal groups. Students will investigate a variety of reptiles and amphibians through live animals\, natural history props\, and biofacts\, and will discover what special adaptations these scaly\, slippery\, and often misunderstood creatures have for survival. \nParticipants must be 8-10 years old for this program. This is a drop-off program\, but adults must stay in the Museum during the program time. \nREGISTER NOW!\nRegistration ends 48 hours prior to program start time. \nFor more information contact Missy Chernick.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-detectives-adaptations-of-reptiles-and-amphibians/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Homeschool/Track-Out Classes,K-12 Students,Science Detectives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T114500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T182928Z
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SUMMARY:Science Detectives: Beyond the Study Skin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for classes designed especially for homeschool and track-out students. These 60-minute classes allow us to delve deeper into topics and incorporate additional learning experiences. \nDiscover how museum scientists preserve natural history specimens and learn how our collections help us understand the world around us. \nParticipants must be 11 years of age or older for this program. This is a drop-off program\, but adults must stay in the Museum during the program time. \nREGISTER NOW!\nRegistration ends 48 hours prior to program start time. \nFor more information contact Missy Chernick.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-detectives-beyond-the-study-skin/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Classes,Homeschool/Track-Out Classes,K-12 Students,Science Detectives,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T110000
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living Collections staff. Species currently in our 10\,000-gallon aquarium include: \n\nAngelfish (gray\, French)\nTangs (Atlantic blue\, ocean surgeon\, doctorfish)\nGrunts (bluestriped\, French\, porkfish)\nBalloonfish\nLobsters\n\nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesday & Friday — 10:45am\n\nLocation: Nature Research Center\, 1st floor\, Our Changing Oceans exhibit. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-ocean-habitat-2/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Live Animals,Teens,Walk-up Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: AI and The Science of Connection: How Knowledge Graphs Reveal Hidden Patterns in Biomedicine
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person in the Daily Planet Theater or watch the livestream on YouTube. \nWhat if you could ask a computer\, “What connects this gene\, this drug\, and this disease?” – and get back biologically reasonable answers with real data? Kathleen Carter works at the intersection of biology\, data\, and artificial intelligence developing biomedical knowledge graphs. These structured and interconnected “maps of science” reveal how data points relate to one another. Much like a GPS for information\, these graphs help both researchers and Al systems navigate complex scientific landscapes making data more interpretable and actionable. Join us to learn how her work is making biomedical data more accessible\, reliable\, and impactful for the scientific community and the broader public. \nKathleen Carter\, Bioinformatics Data Scientist\, Renaissance Computing Institute at UNC Chapel Hill \nThis presentation is the first talk in a series on AI and Data Science with the Renaissance Computing Institute at UNC Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: \n\nTuesday\, February 24\, at noon in the SECU Daily Planet Theater and online\nTuesday\, March 24\, at noon in the SECU Daily Planet Theater and online\nThursday\, April 16\, from 6:00-8:00 PM: Science Café: Illuminating AI\n\n\nLive Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff. Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lunchtime-discovery-al-and-the-science-of-connection-how-knowledge-graphs-reveal-hidden-patterns-in-biomedicine/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Educators,General Events,K-12 Students,Lectures,Lunchtime Discovery,Teens,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T183221Z
UID:117046-1769002200-1769004000@naturalsciences.org
SUMMARY:Incredible Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and chemistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy natural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth or the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and up. No registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-4/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Teens,Walk-up Programs,Windows on the World
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob%20Alderink":MAILTO:bob.alderink@naturalsciences.org
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