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SUMMARY:Lifelong Adventure: Stone Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Our mountain adventure will include two three-mile hikes on successive days to explore the massive granite domes of Stone Mountain and enjoy the grand views from some lofty heights. Accommodations and meals are provided by the Laurel Ridge Retreat Center just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Everything will be taken for granite on this adventure! \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. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS TRIP IS FULL \nIf the trip is full\, please email Missy Chernick to be added to the waitlist. \nRegistration deadline: Tuesday\, April 7 at 10:00 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-adventure-stone-mountain-3/
LOCATION:In the Field
CATEGORIES:Adults,Lifelong Learners,Outdoor Experiences,Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T110000
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SUMMARY:An "Earth Day" View of Life in the Universe
DESCRIPTION:  \nImage Credit: NASA S/N:3500015 \nToday’s Topic \nJoin us on Earth Day for a presentation on the search for life beyond Earth\, where we’ll explore some of the other planets and moons where life could potentially exist. We will discuss endeavors toward becoming a spacefaring civilization\, the science of placing Earth in context among the stars\, and our quest to know if we are alone in the universe. \nOur Expert \nDr. Rachel Smith\, Head of the NCMNS Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab and Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/an-earth-day-view-of-life-in-the-universe/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Meet the Scientist,SECU Daily Planet Theater,Walk-up Programs
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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-4/2026-04-22/
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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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Campus as Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person in the SECU Daily Planet Theater or watch the livestream on YouTube. \nLee Ball\, Executive Director\, Center for the Environment/Vice President of Sustainability \n\nThroughout the month of April\, the Lunchtime Discovery Series will recognize Earth Day. These live presentations will be held Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. and are hosted by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Coordinator of Current Science Programs Chris Smith. \nBrought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lunchtime-discovery-campus-as-forest/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
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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-5/2026-04-22/
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:An "Earth Day" View of Life in the Universe
DESCRIPTION:  \nImage Credit: NASA S/N:3500015 \nToday’s Topic \nJoin us on Earth Day for a presentation on the search for life beyond Earth\, where we’ll explore some of the other planets and moons where life could potentially exist. We will discuss endeavors toward becoming a spacefaring civilization\, the science of placing Earth in context among the stars\, and our quest to know if we are alone in the universe. \nOur Expert \nDr. Rachel Smith\, Head of the NCMNS Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab and Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/an-earth-day-view-of-life-in-the-universe/2026-04-22/2/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events,Meet the Scientist,SECU Daily Planet Theater,Walk-up Programs
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SUMMARY:How to Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Bioblitzes are events where everyone is invited to help document the species living in an area. In this virtual program\, we’ll walk you through what a bioblitz is and how it works\, then provide some training so you can earn the ecoEXPLORE bioblitz badge! \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/how-to-bioblitz/
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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