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SUMMARY:Project RESTORE Educator Trek: Where Swans Fly\, Bears Walk\, and Wolves Howl
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has been rescheduled due to recent winter weather. Experience one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in North Carolina – thousands of tundra swans\, snow geese\, and other waterfowl over-wintering in an area rich in wildlife such as black bears\, bobcats and red wolves. Learn winter bird identification\, tips on preserving tracks and signs\, and ideas for incorporating wild creatures into your teaching. We hope to have the opportunity to meet with a red wolf biologist to learn about the restoration and monitoring work being done with this endangered species. \nWith support from the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, Project RESTORE (Rescuing Endangered Species Through Outreach\, Restoration\, and Education) will feature a suite of educational opportunities for teachers and students to participate in restoration and monitoring of imperiled and endangered species in eastern North Carolina. \nCredit: 20 contact hours toward CEUs or Criteria II/III for North Carolina’s Environmental Education Certification Program \nLodging: The workshop fee covers a two-night hotel stay near the wildlife refuge\, double occupancy. \nTransportation: Participants can ride with the group from Raleigh departing at 2pm or meet us in Columbia\, NC in the evening. Transportation will be in Museum vans. \nRegistration: Sign up now!  \nIf the workshop is full when you go to register\, please sign up for the waiting list! \n*The cost of this Trek is reduced due to a grant through the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Due to this reduction of costs\, Friends of the Museum discounts are unavailable.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/where-swans-fly-and-bears-walk/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Educator Treks,Educators,Outdoor Experiences,Trips,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Megan%20Davis":MAILTO:megan.davis@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251210T140155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T172338Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out and play! The Nature PlaySpace will be stocked with extra special materials and supplies to encourage play and a Museum play facilitator will be present to help you play your way. Supplies may vary from week to week\, but may include fun things like fort-building equipment\, puppets and costumes\, bubbles\, paint\, giant blocks\, and more. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event. Staff and supplies will be available from 10:00am -12:00pm. Come dressed for the weather and ready to get messy! Everyone is welcome at the Nature PlaySpace\, but it has been designed especially for kids 7 and younger. \nFor more information\, contact prairieridge@naturalsciences.org
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-play-day-8/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Outdoor Experiences,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiersten%20Bowser":MAILTO:kiersten.bowser@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20260114T010349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T010349Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Birds
DESCRIPTION:Explore some of the many ways to document birds in your nature journal in this fun program for adults! We’ll create some bird-focused pages in our journals and record the birds we see for the Great Backyard Bird Count. \nThis program will take place in the Outdoor Classroom\, a 3-5 minute walk down the dirt road from the parking lot. We’ll start promptly at 10:00am\, so plan ahead. Please bring your own nature journaling supplies or you can purchase a kit for $20. Be prepared to be outdoors for the entire program – dress for the weather.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-journaling-birds/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Outdoor Experiences,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251201T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T153904Z
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T114500
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251201T160430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160430Z
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nBUY TICKETS\nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T124500
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CREATED:20251201T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T153907Z
UID:116939-1771070400-1771073100@naturalsciences.org
SUMMARY:3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4/2026-02-14/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251201T182849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T183248Z
UID:117064-1771072200-1771074000@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-4/2026-02-14/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T134500
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251201T160430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160430Z
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nBUY TICKETS\nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6/2026-02-14/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20260114T003015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T003015Z
UID:118036-1771074000-1771079400@naturalsciences.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Bird ID
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count by learning the basics of bird identification! We’ll cover the four keys to bird ID\, making observations\, and identification resources that can help you get involved in this international citizen science event right from your own backyard in this fun and interactive program for ages 12+. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/intro-to-bird-id-2/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Classes,Educators,Outdoor Experiences,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251201T182849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T183249Z
UID:117065-1771077600-1771079400@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-4/2026-02-14/10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T154500
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251201T160430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160430Z
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nBUY TICKETS\nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6/2026-02-14/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T154000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T162500
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251201T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T153909Z
UID:118616-1771083600-1771086300@naturalsciences.org
SUMMARY:3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171022
CREATED:20251201T160430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160430Z
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nBUY TICKETS\nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6/2026-02-14/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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