Eno River State Park: Water Quality in NC’s Waterways
The Eno River in Durham, NC, is a tributary of the Neuse River Basin, which…
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:
| 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 13 | Museum of Coastal Carolina: Sandbar Lecture Series – “North Carolina’s Coastal Nesting Birds,” Lindsay Addison, NC State Office of the National Audubon Society | 6pm-7pm |
| June 14 | Hammocks Beach State Park: Kayaking Eco-Tour | 8am-11am |
| June 16 | Discovery Place Science: Science On The Rocks | 6pm-10pm |
| June 16 | NC Arboretum: iNaturalist- Beyond the Basics | 2pm-5pm |
| 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 |
| June 17 | Discovery Place Kids-Huntersville: Juneteenth Jubilee | 9:30am-4:30pm |
| June 20 | Jockey’s Ridge State Park: The Last Mile Hike | 10am |
| June 23 | The Museum of Life and Sciences: Grooves-An evening of Live Music for All Ages | 10am |
| June 24 | Port Discover: Rockets and Robots Teen Program | 8am-noon |
| June 28 | Jockey’s Ridge State Park: Kayak the Sound | 9am-10:30am |
| June 28 | The Museum of Life and Sciences: Pollinator Day | 10am |
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| July 21-22 | Year of the Trail: Trail Days at Edenton | TBA |
| July 22-30 | Science Across NC: Moth Week | Annual Weeklong Event |
| July 27-29 | LAST CHANCE! Discovery Place Science: Marvel After Hours | 5pm-9pm |
| July 28 | KidSenses Children’s Museum: Mermaid or Pirate? | 6pm-8pm |
| July 29 | The Museum of Life and Sciences: Messtival! | 10am |
What would you like to do today?
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