NEWS

By Erin Apple, NCMNS Educator, and facilitated by Jess Wackes, PR & Marketing Coordinator   Like most Americans, I was raised with the classic narrative to “prevent fires at all costs.” While this is sound advice for protecting human property in the short term, many of our threatened and endangered species and southeastern ecosystems depend… Read More >

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Hidden Treasures,” artwork by Sara Roberts. The show runs Oct. 4–27, with a Gallery reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 2–4 p.m. All exhibited art is for sale. Roberts grew up in Franklin, North Carolina, just west of Asheville. She spent most of… Read More >

by Chris Goforth, Head of Citizen Science, and edited by Jess Wackes, PR & Marketing Coordinator This year’s fall season has been unseasonably dry and hot, but signs of autumn are still on the horizon. Changing leaf color and different foliage are some of the most obvious indications of fall, and some species that live… Read More >

by Jess Wackes, PR & Marketing Coordinator, and Beth Cranford, Coordinator of Windows on the World Take a Child Outside Week, Sept. 24 through 30, is an annual celebration of children connecting with the natural world. Inspired by Richard Louv’s book “Last Child in the Woods,” we founded Take a Child Outside Week to help… Read More >

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Calling all educators, you’re invited to visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Thursday, Sept. 26, 5:30–8:30 p.m., for the SciREN Triangle Networking Event and Museum Open House. This special night offers an after-hours opportunity to learn more about Museum educational programs and opportunities, as well as access to free… Read More >