Cape Fear Museum: Partner Highlight
Note from the NC Science Trail:At the end of April, as the NC Science Trail…
What is the NC Science Trail?
North Carolina is home to some of the most awe-inspiring and accessible science and nature venues in the country.
The NC Science Trail is your place to find them. Come join us!
A Travel Guide for NC Science
If you are traveling in North Carolina and you’re looking to explore the incredible science and nature opportunities that our state has to offer, the NC Science Trail is your guide for where to go, when to go, how to get there, and what’s going on.
An Educational Resource
Not sure what kind of activity you’re looking for today, but need something that will stoke your brain? You’re in the right place. We’ll help you discover your scientific interests, at home, school, or on the Trail.
A Science-Focused Community
All of our Trail Partners love science and nature! We spend every day immersed in ways to make learning about NC’s resources fun and exciting for you. Need help? We’re here for you!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
2023 is the Year of the Trail in NC. See what we are doing:
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | NC Bioblitz/City Nature Challenge – Statewide | 9 am |
| May 7 | James Cameron – Challenging the Deep – LAST CHANCE to view this incredible exhibit! NC Museum of Natural Sciences | 10 am |
| May 1-14 | Bloom with a View, NC Arboretum | 8 am-9pm |
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| May 9 | Sandbar Lecture at Museum of Coastal Carolina: Hurricanes & Coastal Weather Hazards in North Carolina, Victoria Oliva, National Weather Service | 6pm |
| May 12 | Brews and Bears: After-hours summer event series, WNC Nature Center | 5:30pm – 8pm |
| May 13 | Adult Field Camp: eButterfly and Nest Watch Citizen Science, Prairie Ridge Ecostation | 9:30am -12:30pm |
| May 13 | Year of the Trail Event: Trail Days at Sanford – Eight great events for the family! | 9am-5pm |
| May 14 | Discovery Place Science: Marvel Exhibition Opens |
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| May 19 | WNC Nature Center: Party for the Planet-Endangered Species Day | 10am-3pm |
| May 20 | NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher: Endangered Species Day Scavenger Hunt | 10am-4pm |
| May 20 | Greensboro Science Center: Endangered Species Day Scavenger Hunt and Re-opening of the Butterfly House! | 10am-2pm |
| May 20 | Morehead Planetarium hosts Skywatching: Dix Park | 9am-11am |
| May 20 | NC Arboretum: ecoEXPLORE event: Fact or Myth – Snakes Edition | 10 am |
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| May 22 | Morehead Planetarium hosts Skywatching: Views from the Durham | 9am-11am |
| May 26-28 | North Carolina Fossil Festival: Aurora Fossil Museum |
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| May 30 | Sandbar Lecture at Museum of Coastal Carolina: Coexisting with Alligators, John Henry Harrelson, NC Wildlife Resources Commission | 6pm |
| June 1-4 | Year of the Trail: Trail Days at Elkin | 10am-4pm |
| June 2-4 | Year of the Trail: Trail Days at Elizabeth City | |
| June 3 | Prairie Ridge Ecostation: Prairiefest | 5pm-9pm |
| June 3 | Year of the Trail: Trail Days at Old Fort-Trails and Trains Festival | 9pm-4pm |
| June 3 | NC Arboretum ecoEXPLORE event: Amphibian Adventures -Exploring Willow Pond | 9pm-4pm |
| June 4 | Kidzu Children’s Museum: Kidzu Summerfest | 3pm-6pm |
| June 6 | Morehead Planetarium‘s Carolina Science Café presents: Bacteria Get Hangry Too. Adam Rosenthal, Ph.D., UNC Dept. Microbiology and Immunology | 6pm-7pm |
| June 6 | Sandbar Lecture at Museum of Coastal Carolina: Microplastics in the Southeast, Georgia Busch, NC Coastal Federation | 6pm |
| June 8 | Museum of Coastal Carolina: World Ocean Day event | 10am-7pm |
| June 9 | WNC Nature Center: Bears and Brews series | 5:30pm-8pm |
| June 17 | Roanoke/Cashie River Center: Windsor Riverfest | 12pm-8pm |
| June 17 | NC Museum of Natural Sciences: Spiders-Fear to Fascination exhibit opens | 10am-7pm |
What would you like to do today?
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