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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-2/2026-02-18/
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: Opening Doors to Research: Engaging and Empowering Undergraduates
DESCRIPTION:Watch the livestream on YouTube. \nDr. Angela Allen’s work emphasizes applying foundational scientific principles to address real-world environmental challenges that directly affect communities. Through the Environmental Resources Water Training Program\, she mentors and guides students in collaborations with colleagues and community partners in research centered on community engagement. Join us to learn how these experiential learning opportunities extend beyond the classroom and encourage students to engage with complex environmental issues\, preparing them to be the next generation of environmental stewards. \nDr. Angela Allen\, Assistant Teaching Professor\, Director of Environmental Technology and Management and Co-Director of Environmental Sciences\, North Carolina State University\, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources \n\nLive Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff. Brought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. \n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lunchtime-discovery-opening-doors-to-research-engaging-and-empowering-undergraduates/
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
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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-4/2026-02-18/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob%20Alderink":MAILTO:bob.alderink@naturalsciences.org
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