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SUMMARY:Family Painting Class: Dinosaur
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the old (as in extinct) while you create something new! The Museum’s Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit is turning two\, and we want to celebrate with you! This class is perfect for all skill levels ages 5 & up. Your instructor will guide you through the process step-by-step while giving you the freedom to make it your own! \nEach painter will create and take home an 11″x14″ painting.  Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing that may get messy. \nTickets are required for this event. \nBuy Tickets \n\nTicket Information:\n\nPrice: $40; $35 Members \nRecommended age: 5 & up \nEach ticket includes one canvas. All materials will be provided. \nMinors are required to be accompanied by an adult. Adults who are accompanying a minor and not painting are not required to purchase a ticket. \nRefund Policy: \n\n\nFull refund (minus a processing fee) if cancelled at least 1 week prior to class date.\n\n\n50% refund (plus tax) if cancelled at least 48 hours prior to class date.\n\n\nRefunds will not be issued for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to class date.\n\n\nTickets are not transferable to another class date.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/family-painting-class-dinosaur/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Classes,General Events,Natural World Investigate Lab,Special Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex%20Trifaro":MAILTO:alex.trifaro@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Minibeast Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second day of the City Nature Challenge as we venture on a special search for all creatures tiny. Who are the minibeasts? Come find out! Bring water\, whatever camera you have handy (your phone will be great!)\, and come prepared for a leisurely half mile wander through the prairie in search of insects and other tiny creatures to share to iNaturalist. This program is open to ages 8+. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. \nRegister
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/minibeast-adventure/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Citizen Science,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Lucie%20Ciccone":MAILTO:lucie.ciccone@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221622
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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-5/2026-04-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T134500
DTSTAMP:20260411T221622
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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-4/2026-04-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221622
CREATED:20260324T124501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T124501Z
UID:119953-1777125600-1777127400@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-5/2026-04-25/5/
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:Underwater Exploration
DESCRIPTION:What lives below the surface? Though we can’t always see it\, the pond at Prairie Ridge is teeming with life\, big and small. Join us for the second day of the City Nature Challenge as we look to see how many aquatic species we can find. We will meet at the Chimney Swift tower before walking as a group down at the pond\, about a five-minute walk from the parking lot down the Prairie Trail. Bring water\, whatever camera you have\, and wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy! This program welcomes ages 8+. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. \nRegister
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/underwater-exploration/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Citizen Science,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Lucie%20Ciccone":MAILTO:lucie.ciccone@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T230000
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity of the Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exploration of night sounds and wildlife at Prairie Ridge on the second day of the City Nature Challenge!  We’ll start this program for ages 10+ with a brief introduction to iNaturalist before guiding your exploration of frog and owl calls\, moths\, and other nighttime visitors to our site.  We’ll keep the moth lights on until 11:00pm\, but you’re welcome to leave any time! \nRegistration is required to attend this program. \nRegister
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/biodiversity-of-the-night/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Citizen Science,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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