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SUMMARY:Planet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Explore the scale of our solar system on the Prairie Ridge Planet Walk. Along the way\, we’ll share exciting collaborative science opportunities where you can play a part in space exploration.\n\nThis program is for ages 10 and up. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to take a longer walk (about a mile\, up and down hills). We will meet at the green entrance gate.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/planet-walk/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Citizen Science,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie%20Hall":MAILTO:julie.hall@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T103000
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SUMMARY:Story Time at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:This is a free program beginning at 10:30am in the Windows on the World classroom\, located on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center in downtown Raleigh. Story time is designed especially for children 5 and younger and books are chosen with this age group in mind. Please note that we do not guarantee the opportunity to touch live animals during this program. \nFor more information contact Emma Feichter at emma.feichter@naturalsciences.org or 919.707.9956.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/story-time-at-the-museum-2-2026-01-23/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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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-4/2026-03-27/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
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SUMMARY:Science TODAY: Floral Pharmacies for Bees
DESCRIPTION:plants that reduce disease prevalence and transmission in bee communities\n \nToday’s Topic \nInfectious diseases are a major driver of bee declines\, but the plants we choose for our gardens and pollinator habitats may help reduce disease prevalence and transmission. This talk will share current research from NCSU evaluating how medicinal plant diets can be used to reduce disease in an important pollinator community. \nToday’s Expert \nApril Sharp\, PhD candidate in Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University \nGo inside the globe of the SECU Daily Planet Theater for live presentations and interactive shows led by scientists and educators. Meet researchers\, witness live demonstrations\, and engage in Q&A sessions with experts. With ever-changing topics and guests\, there’s always something new and exciting to learn.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-today-march-2026-2026-03-06-2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Daily Programs,Discussions,Lectures,Meet the Scientist,SECU Daily Planet Theater,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@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-5/2026-03-27/
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:The Key to Plant ID
DESCRIPTION:Scientists use tools called dichotomous keys to identify many species\, including plants. We’ll explore how to use and make keys in this interactive botany program. \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/keys/
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:Sounds of Spring: Frog Calls
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the frogs that live around us? Want to learn about frog ecology\, and how to identify local frogs by sound? Join us in the evening for a casual walk down to the pond\, where we will listen for frogs\, practice our frog call identification\, and record observations to help researchers better understand frog populations and ecology in the Piedmont.\n\nThis program is free and open to everyone ages 8+\, but registration is required. We will meet by the kiosk before walking as a group across the prairie to the pond. Dress for the weather and bring water.\nRegister here
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/sounds-of-spring-frog-calls/
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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