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SUMMARY:Science Detectives: Nature is Beautiful
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 makes nature beautiful? Let’s learn about the colors\, patterns\, and shapes that we see around us\, and why they are so important. Meet some colorful animals and make your own nature art! *This program may include messy craft materials\, so a change of clothes for after your program might be a good idea! \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-nature-is-beautiful-2/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T113000
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SUMMARY:Science Detectives: Bones and Muscles of the Human Body
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. \nHow do the bones and muscles in a human body compare to those in other animals? In this program\, we will learn about the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body while exploring these systems in other animal groups and discover adaptions for locomotion along the way. \nParticipants must be between the ages of 8-10 years 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-bones-and-muscles-of-the-human-body/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 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:20260218T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T110000
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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-2/2026-02-18/
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:20260218T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T114500
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SUMMARY:Science Detectives: Electronics for Beginners
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. \nThe prevalence of cheap\, easy to attain technologies (such as Arduino) has resulted in a DIY electronics renaissance. These hands-on problem solving activities teach the basics of electricity and computer programming in a way that is both challenging and fun. The next great inventor could be you! \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-electronics-for-beginners-4/
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:20260218T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Opening Doors to Research: Engaging and Empowering Undergraduates
DESCRIPTION:Watch the livestream on YouTube. \nDr. Angela Allen’s work emphasizes applying foundational scientific principles to address real-world environmental challenges that directly affect communities. Through the Environmental Resources Water Training Program\, she mentors and guides students in collaborations with colleagues and community partners in research centered on community engagement. Join us to learn how these experiential learning opportunities extend beyond the classroom and encourage students to engage with complex environmental issues\, preparing them to be the next generation of environmental stewards. \nDr. Angela Allen\, Assistant Teaching Professor\, Director of Environmental Technology and Management and Co-Director of Environmental Sciences\, North Carolina State University\, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources \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. \n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lunchtime-discovery-opening-doors-to-research-engaging-and-empowering-undergraduates/
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:20260218T133000
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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-4/2026-02-18/
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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