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SUMMARY:Guided Tree Walk
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Jesse P. Perry III Arboretum at Prairie Ridge and get to know our local trees! On this 1-to-2-mile hike\, we’ll dive into the basics of tree identification and share interesting facts about ten different species each session. You’ll also discover how to become a contributor to Nature’s Notebook\, a collaborative science project where you can help researchers by tracking the life cycles of plants and animals throughout the seasons. \nThis program welcomes ages 12+.  All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout our time together. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. This program repeats monthly with varying tree species. We will meet in front of the building before walking as a group down the trails. \nRegistration is required to attend this program. \nRegister
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/guided-tree-walk/
LOCATION:Prairie Ridge\, 1671 Gold Star Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Educators,K-12 Students,Outdoor Experiences,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie%20Hall":MAILTO:julie.hall@naturalsciences.org
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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-2-2026-01-23/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T104500
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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-4/2026-05-01/
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:20260501T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
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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-5/2026-05-01/
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:20260501T180000
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SUMMARY:Member Preview: Penguin Island
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Member-exclusive preview of our next movie\, Penguin Island. Enjoy the extended 40-minute cut of the film\, exclusively for this event. The film chronicles a King as he searches for a mate in the sub-Antarctic Crozet Archipelago. After the movie\, Dr. David Johnston from Duke University for “On Thin Ice – Penguins in a Warming World.” Learn adaptations penguins have to stay alive and what that means in the face of climate change. Bring your questions for Q&A after the talk! \nDoors open at 6pm. Movie begins at 6:30pm. \nCurrent membership and pre-registration required. Recommended for all ages. Not a member yet? Join today! \nSpace is limited\, Register Now!
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/member-preview-penguin-island/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Member Exclusive
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie%20Cupp":MAILTO:Katie.Cupp@naturalsciences.org
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