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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:20260422T104500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Campus as Forest: Environmental Education through Regenerative Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person in the SECU Daily Planet Theater or watch the livestream on YouTube. \nCatawba College is a leader in campus sustainability. Since 1996\, its Center for the Environment has been a living-learning laboratory for campus sustainability that provides hands-on environmental learning opportunities for students. In 2023\, the College was the 13th Nationwide and first certified institution in the southeast to reach full carbon neutrality. This Earth Day\, join Dr. Lee Ball in the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Daily Planet Theater to learn how Catawba is continuing its vision and mission through its Campus as Forest program\, which blends education\, sustainability\, and nature\, creating an environment that fosters learning\, well-being and ecological responsibility. \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:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000
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SUMMARY:Six-legged Safari
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover the many types of insects at Prairie Ridge! We’ll explore to find and photograph as many species as possible. We will observe insects close up and learn how to sweep net. We’ll also teach you how to use iNaturalist so your future photos can become a part of the City Nature Challenge\, an international event focused on documenting biodiversity that starts on Friday April 24th. \nThis program is best for adults and children ages 8+. Please come dressed for the weather as we will be outside\, mostly in the sun the entire length of the program. Bring a filled water bottle and a camera (phone or point and shoot). If possible\, download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to the start of the program. We will meet in front of the building next to the parking lot before walking as a group down the prairie down the hill near the outdoor classroom\, about a five-minute walk from the parking lot. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. \nRegister
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/six-legged-safari/
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="Julie%20Hall":MAILTO:julie.hall@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-5/2026-04-22/
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: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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