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SUMMARY:Nature Play Day – CANCELLED
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-8-2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Outdoor Experiences,Walk-up Programs
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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-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Whiteville\, 415 South Madison Street\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling 101 – CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of nature journaling – documenting your nature observations in a notebook – in this hands on class for adults! You’ll receive a kit with all the tools you’ll need to get started and walk away with multiple finished pages. No art skills required and we welcome beginners through seasoned nature journalers! \nCost: $22. $20 Museum members\nRegister
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-journaling-101-4-2026/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Outdoor Experiences
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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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-5/2026-04-04/
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
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding: Lobster
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the Maine lobster in the Arthropod Zoo and meet Living Collections staff. This clawed crustacean is formidable and feisty with a tough exoskeleton to help it survive. Many crustaceans incorporate minerals like lime into their exoskeleton\, which thickens and strengthens it. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nTuesday and Saturday — 1:30pm\n\nLocation: Nature Exploration Center\, 4th floor\, Arthropod Zoo. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-lobster-4/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Downtown Raleigh,Live Animals,Teens,Walk-up Programs
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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-5/2026-04-04/2/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature PlaySpace Pop-Up (Whiteville)
DESCRIPTION:Come play outside with the Museum at Whiteville staff in our Nature PlaySpace\, a fenced-in outdoor play area at the Museum at Whiteville. Staff will guide children in an interactive activity aimed to get them outside and connected with nature. Make sure to dress for the weather! Pop-ups will take place in light rain or sunshine\, chilly or warm. In the event of more extreme weather\, call the Museum at Whiteville or check our social media pages for updates on the program’s status.  No registration required.  \nThis program is offered monthly on: \nFirst Saturdays \nThird Saturdays \n3:20 PM – 3:50 PM \nFor more information\, please call the Museum at Whiteville: 910-788-5100.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/nature-playspace-pop-up-whiteville-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Whiteville\, 415 South Madison Street\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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