NC Science Trail offers hands-on learning at 60 sites
For immediate release ‐ April 14, 2023
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By Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist
RALEIGH, N.C. — Tuesday was the launch of the NC Science Trail, a year-round digital guidebook to the state’s science adventures. The purpose is to spark science exploration across the state.
Right in the heart of busy west Raleigh are 42 acres is Prairie Ridge Ecostation part of the statewide NC Science Trail.
It’s not just for field research and scientists, says Charles Yelton, director of the regional network of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. He said, “But also opportunities for the public to come out and experience nature hands-on and get involved in this scientific research.”
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A new website guides families to a variety of science adventures. April Smith, executive director of NC Science Trail said, “We have 63 partners across the state, from the coast all the way to the mountains and divided up into four regions.”
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