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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-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Whiteville\, 415 South Madison Street\, Whiteville\, NC\, 28472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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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-5/2026-04-16/
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:Make a Carnivorous Plant
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina is home to many amazing meat-eating plants! Join ecoEXPLORE Central to learn all about carnivorous plants before making your own paper pitcher plant. \nThis virtual program is especially for kids in grades K-8\, but everyone is welcome.  You do not need to join ecoEXPLORE before the program\, but should you choose to create an account for your child so they can get started documenting wildlife for scientists and earning prizes\, visit ecoexplore.net. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/make-a-carnivorous-plant/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Citizen Science,K-12 Students,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="ecoEXPLORE%20Team":MAILTO:ecoexplore@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Science Café: Illuminating AI Night
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what data science and AI bring to your life everyday? Join us for an evening discussing exciting local research from scientists at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences\, UNC-Chapel Hill\, UNC’s Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI)\, NC State University\, and beyond! You’ll learn about exciting research using artificial intelligence and data science methods to spark charismatic animal research\, health-related research\, participatory science opportunities in your backyard and across the globe in Galapagos\, Puerto Rico\, and beyond. The highlight of the evening will be the Science Cafe talk and its relevance to your daily life. You’ll leave the evening knowing how artificial intelligence benefits Museum research\, art\, and the world around us. \nJoin us in person or watch the livestream of the Science Café beginning at 7:00 PM. \nEvent Schedule\n6:00pm-7:00pm: Meet local scientists and interact with themed exhibits to learn about their exciting research \n7:00pm\, Science Cafe: Illuminating Artificial Intelligence: Using AI to increase the value of Museum specimens \nOur evening keynote pairs Dr. Chris Bizon\, Director of Data Science and Analytics at RENCI and Dr. Lily Hughes\, Research Curator of Ichthyology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Research Assistant Professor at NC State University\, highlighting how artificial intelligence illuminates our understanding of the Museum’s ichthyology collections. \nAbout the Illuminating AI Series  \nThe Illuminating AI series transforms cutting-edge research into accessible public conversations\, showcasing the work of scientists at the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI)\, UNC-Chapel Hill\, NC State University\, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) and Google AI for Nature. \nThis initiative examines the science underlying today’s AI headlines\, guiding audiences through the technology that drives artificial intelligence while investigating its effects on the natural environment. \nThe Illuminating AI series is a collaborative partnership between RENCI at UNC Chapel Hill and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. \n\nGrab a bite from the Daily Planet Café and join host Chris Smith for our monthly Science Café. Gather with other curious minds at this after-hours event for an informal presentation and conversation about current science topics with guest experts. The Daily Planet Café is open 5–8pm with a full menu during the Science Café. \n  \n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-cafe-illuminating-ai-night/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Educators,General Events,Lectures,Science Cafes,SECU Daily Planet Theater,Special Events,Teens
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