Note from the NC Science Trail:At the end of April, as the NC Science Trail was wrapping up our launch month, we attended an event on the coast that was the epitome of what the Science Trail is working to share with the public each day. It was a beautiful partnership between the Cape Fear…
In NC, we’ve taken note of a number of anniversaries this year. 2023 was designated as the Year of the Trail because it’s the 50th anniversary of the 1973 North Carolina Trails System Act…. …..And as it turns out, 1973 was a good year for environmental legislation, as it also happens to be the 50th…
Greetings Fellow Explorers! Looking for some summer science fun? Windsor, NC has just the daytrip for you. Roanoke/Cashie River Center, Bertie Chamber of Commerce, and Bertie County Arts Council are happy to be hosting Windsor Riverfest— a lovely celebration of Northeastern North Carolina’s natural beauty, culture, and people. Windsor Riverfest will be held at the…
On Earth Day a few weeks ago, I had the honor and privilege of joining the Children’s Museum of Wilmington for an event inside their wonderful brick building in the historic section of Wilmington. My three children are now a bit older, but I found myself a little nostalgic for the days spent exploring all…
Cyanotype is a photographic process using a solution of two different iron-based compounds to create basic images with ultraviolet (UV) light. The cyanotype process was introduced in 1842, and can be used to process images by coating nearly any naturally absorbent material (paper, t-shirts, cards) with the iron solution and letting it dry in the…
Art Meets Science FIREWORKS: Making a Safer Carbon SnakeThis is the same reaction that you see in black snake fireworks that you can buy on July 4th. The original version of this reaction used a mercury compound that was very toxic – bad for people and the environment. Today’s version, with sugar, alcohol, and baking…
The Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach has an astronomy resource that you need to check out – Ingram Planetarium. This summer the planetarium has some fantastic events for the whole family. Read on to get the scoop from our friends at MCC. Hello stargazers! This summer visit Ingram Planetarium for a full…
Our Partner Highlight for this week is the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. We’ll have two separate posts for these two must-visit coastal spots, so make sure to read them both and then check out all that this museum has to offer on Ocean Isle Beach! Let’s start with all the incredible things to…
The North Carolina Science Trail is proud to partner with so many dedicated science education organizations across the state, and occasionally we have the pleasure of highlighting one of our partners in this blog post. This week we want to share a new and exciting education program led by Team ECCO and the Aquarium and…
There is no question that North Carolina has everything you want: mountains, beaches, museums, galleries, outdoor play spaces, the best hiking in the world, and Southern hospitality to boot. If you live here, you know the riches we possess. If you are planning a visit, be prepared to have your socks knocked off. Whether resident…