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SUMMARY:Lifelong Hike: Raven Rock
DESCRIPTION:Raven Rock State Park is a great spot to enjoy a piedmont hardwood forest and view the Cape Fear River from Raven Rock\, a 150-foot-high geologic feature for which the park was named. The park has a diverse topography\, including high bluffs and low flood plains along the Cape Fear River. We’ll hike the 3-mile Raven Rock Loop Trail keeping an eye out for spring wildflowers along the way. \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. \nREGISTER FOR THIS TRIP \nIf the trip is full\, please email Missy Chernick to be added to the waitlist. \nRegistration deadline: Monday\, March 9 at 9:00 AM \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-hike-raven-rock/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Outdoor Experiences,Trips
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SUMMARY:Preschoolers at the Pond
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn about the critters that call the Prairie Ridge pond home. Designed for early childhood audiences (ages 7 and under)\, this program will provide opportunities for hands-on observations and learning opportunities focusing on a variety of underwater organisms. \nThis is a free drop-in program beginning at 10:30am at the Prairie Ridge pond platforms (follow the Prairie Trail over the ridge until you see the Bird Blind and pond at the bottom of the ridge). Come dressed for the weather and prepared to get wet! Please note that there will be opportunities for children to help collect organisms – if you would like your child to participate in this opportunity\, we recommend that adults and children come dressed in waterproof shoes and that participants bring a change of clothes in case of an accidental pond tumble. For more information\, contact prairieridge@naturalscience.org.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/preschoolers-at-the-pond-6/
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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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery:  Conservation and Access to the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person in the SECU Daily Planet Theater or watch the livestream on YouTube. \nAccess to land for agriculture\, education\, and recreation is an increasing challenge in the Triangle. Kierra will explore how conservation land trusts can provide innovative solutions to protect and expand land access. We’ll also look at the partnerships needed to make these solutions possible. \nKierra Hyman\, Good Ground Manager at Triangle Land Conservancy \n\nThroughout the month of March\, the Lunchtime Discovery Series will recognize Women’s History Month and women’s contributions to science and conservation. These live virtual presentations will be held each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. and are hosted by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Coordinator of Current Science Programs Chris Smith. 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-the-adaptable-human-human-anatomy-in-the-extremes-2/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Improve Psychological Resilience Counseling (Research Opportunity)
DESCRIPTION:Prairie Ridge is happy to host researcher Dr. Ashleigh Bruns for a special research opportunity! Dr. Bruns is working to learn how creative activities help build psychological resilience\, an area of research she believes will help improve counseling and lead to reduced stress\, anxiety\, and depression in counseling patients. Her study involves taking a before and after survey and the artistic components are creating a haiku and an origami crane. Dr. Bruns will lead participants through how to do the activities – no experience necessary! Snacks will be provided. \nJoin us to do a few fun\, creative tasks to help improve counseling opportunities for people in need! \nMore information about the study\, including IRB approval information\, is available here. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/improve-psychological-resilience-counseling-research-opportunity/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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