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Nature Research Center

121 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States

919.707.9800

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January 2026

Jan 28

Lunchtime Discovery: From Mountains to Sea at the Cameron Art Museum

Jan 28
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Jan 30

Educator Trek: Bird Collections

Jan 30
9:00am - 5:00pm

February 2026

Feb 4

Lunchtime Discovery: A Fabulous Thru-Hike

Feb 4
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Feb 11

Lunchtime Discovery: NC Freedom Park: Liberty, Resilience and Inspiration

Feb 11
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Feb 18

Science Detectives: Electronics for Beginners

Feb 18
10:45am - 11:45am
Feb 18

Lunchtime Discovery: Opening Doors to Research: Engaging and Empowering Undergraduates

Feb 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Feb 19

Science Café: Rhinos, Red Pandas, and Hell Pigs, Oh My!

Feb 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Feb 25

Lunchtime Discovery: Cultivating Curiosity: How Akeem Keeps Bees Connects Children to Nature, Food and Purpose

Feb 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm

April 2026

Apr 16

Science Café

Apr 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

May 2026

May 2

Feet to Fins: Freshwater Conservation Educator Trek

May 2
9:00am - 5:00pm
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