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Megan Chesser Davis (left) and Melissa Dowland. Photo: Mike Dunn. (Raleigh) — NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ Teacher Education Coordinator Melissa Dowland and Teacher Education Specialist Megan Chesser Davis received the 2020 Exceptional Environmental Education Program Award today. The award was presented by the Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC), the state’s professional organization for environmental educators, for… Read More >

The sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) is one of my favorite trees in the hardwood forests of North Carolina. It is in the heath family (Ericaceae), which includes azaleas, rhododendrons, mountain laurel and blueberries. Sourwood trees are small when compared to the towering tulip trees, beeches, oaks and hickories that often overshadow them. Attaining heights of 30-50… Read More >

[RALEIGH, NC] – The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences announces the launch of “Love Nature: The Biophilia Podcast,” debuting with iconic biologist Dr. Edward O. Wilson as its first guest, Sept. 15. The podcast, co-hosted by Museum Director and CEO Dr. Eric Dorfman, along with the Museum’s Chief Veterinarian Dr. Dan Dombrowski, centers around… Read More >

This year, BugFest goes online and international! Join the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Sept. 14-19 for six full days of programs that let attendees interact with entomologists from North Carolina and around the world as they learn about the fascinating world of bugs. A full list of programs is available at BugFest.org, where… Read More >

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will be open to the public beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22 with new hours, new procedures, and new plans in place to help ensure the safety of guests and staff. The biggest change is that free, timed-entry tickets will be required as the Museum will be opening… Read More >