Contributed by Ranger Nick Botello-Hernandez, Goose Creek State Park On January 1st, 2024, New Year’s Day, Goose Creek State Park celebrated its 50th anniversary, being established in 1974. The day of the event consisted of two guided hikes: one on the Palmetto Boardwalk and the other on the Live Oak Trail along the swim beach.…
Contributed by Jenny Hughes* If you’re an educator or caretaker of young people who love Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), we know you want to set up your learners for success. However, when it comes to creating an inclusive and supportive space, you may have some anxieties about meeting your learners’ needs. This may…
Keep reading below about an exciting new experience in downtown Winston-Salem! We’ve been waiting to announce this for a while now, and we’re so excited that the day is almost here. Kaleideum promises to be an amazing hands-on experience exploring all fields of science and nature while incorporating creativity at every turn. Whether you’re living…
The North Carolina Science Trail is constantly looking for new ways to reach out to the people of North Carolina regarding science and nature education. Expanding outreach about opportunities that increase public knowledge and awareness is what we do best. When we find one of those programs that is checking off all the boxes, it…
At the NC Science Trail, we are always looking for ways to encourage people to live more sustainable lives. This holiday season, the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is asking you to take a pledge for a sustainable holiday season. See the information below from the aquarium, link over to their site, scan the QR…
Last week I was meeting with Science Trail liaisons from the NC State Parks when Emily Abernethy from Fort Fisher State Recreation Area approached me with a big smile on her face, so I knew she had something important to share. I have spent many months working with these liaisons and for some this was…
Contributed by Tiffani Stewart Did you ever meet the Tyrannosaurus-rex who lived in the lobby of The Schiele Museum of Natural History? After 20 years at his post, the mighty T-rex was dismantled in June of 2023 for some important restoration work. Once T-rex was removed, The Schiele had something to consider. What could possibly…
First day hikes are a grand tradition. Think about it. It’s the first day of a new year. There are so many things you could do to bring in the new year and celebrate in your own little way. A hike through a NC State Park seems like an ideal outing, right? All families have…
Last week we posted an activity for kids focusing on the concept of “storm surge.” Then, I read an interesting article yesterday, and it got me thinking a bit. My husband and I even had a debate about this subject in the car last night because my brain kept going back to the article over…
Our Curious Minds Inquire series in parntership with Discovery Place Science is so much fun for kids. But, here at the NC Science Trail, we are full believers in adults having fun too. So, for all of you over 21s who are looking for a little science fun at home, here’s your newest experiment –…