BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Programs and Events Calendar - ECPv5.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Programs and Events Calendar
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Programs and Events Calendar
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185658
CREATED:20260126T191245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T191245Z
UID:120081-1775125800-1775127600@naturalsciences.org
SUMMARY:Nature Storytime (Whiteville)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Discovery Forest at the Museum at Whiteville for a family-friendly\, natural science story and fun activities. Families with children of all ages are welcome with books chosen for ages 4-7. No registration required. \nNote: Each week will feature the same Storytime program on Thursday and Saturday. Check our calendar to see the event series schedule. \nFor more information\, please call the Museum at Whiteville: 910-788-5100.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-storytime-whiteville-2/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Whiteville\, 415 South Madison Street\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
GEO:34.3258479;-78.7027078
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Whiteville 415 South Madison Street Whiteville NC 28472 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=415 South Madison Street:geo:-78.7027078,34.3258479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185658
CREATED:20260305T204302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T003157Z
UID:119670-1775125800-1775129400@naturalsciences.org
SUMMARY:Bilingual Nature Stories - Historias de la Naturaleza Bilingües – CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we open your eyes to the wonderful world of nature through a family-friendly\, nature-filled story time. We’ll begin by sharing a story in both English and Spanish in the Nature PlaySpace Amphitheater at 10:30 am and will then head to other areas of Prairie Ridge as we explore natural themes from each day’s stories in a hands-on\, interactive manner. As we explore\, we’ll learn how to say a few words relating to the day’s theme in Spanish! \nThis is a free program beginning at 10:30 am. Come dressed for the weather and prepared to take a walk! Most walks will be stroller-friendly. Everyone is welcome at the Nature PlaySpace\, but it has been designed especially for kids ages 7 and younger — Nature Stories books and activities were chosen with this age group in mind. \n— \nÚnete a nosotros para descubrir el maravilloso mundo de la naturaleza a través de un programa para toda la familia donde leeremos un cuento sobre temas naturales. Comenzaremos compartiendo una historia en inglés y español en el Anfiteatro del Espacio de Juego en la Naturaleza a las 10:30 a.m. para luego dirigirnos a otras áreas de Prairie Ridge para explorar y aprender sobre lo que hemos leído en el cuento de una manera práctica e interactiva. \nEste es un programa gratuito que comienza a las 10:30 a.m. ¡Ven vestido adecuadamente para el clima y prepárate para dar un paseo! La mayoría de los paseos son adecuados para cochecitos de bebé. Aunque todos son bienvenidos al Espacio de Juego en la Naturaleza\, este programa ha sido diseñado para niños menores de 7 años: los libros y actividades de Historias de la Naturaleza se han elegido pensando en este grupo de edad.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/bilingual-nature-stories-historias-de-la-naturaleza-bilingues-4/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature Stories,Outdoor Experiences,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiersten%20Bowser":MAILTO:kiersten.bowser@naturalsciences.org
GEO:35.812182885871;-78.713963528554
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prairie Ridge 1671 Gold Star Drive Raleigh NC 27607 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1671 Gold Star Drive:geo:-78.713963528554,35.812182885871
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185658
CREATED:20260324T124501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T124501Z
UID:119935-1775136600-1775138400@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-5/2026-04-02/
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
GEO:35.7822735;-78.6395502
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Downtown Raleigh 11 West Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 West Jones Street:geo:-78.6395502,35.7822735
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T185658
CREATED:20241212T220010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T220010Z
UID:114866-1775156400-1775160000@naturalsciences.org
SUMMARY:Science Trivia
DESCRIPTION:What’s cooler than absolute zero? The answer is Science Trivia night at NCMNS! \nQuestions feature a mix of science facts\, current news\, pop culture and scientific discoveries. Held in the Daily Planet Cafe the first Thursday of each month\, this is a great opportunity to mingle with friends\, compete for prizes and bragging rights\, and perhaps even learn something cool. \nThe Museum closes at 5 PM; the Daily Planet Cafe will remain open.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-trivia-3/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Daily Planet Cafe,General Events,Science Cafes,Teens,Trivia
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@naturalsciences.org
GEO:35.7822735;-78.6395502
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Downtown Raleigh 11 West Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11 West Jones Street:geo:-78.6395502,35.7822735
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR