Wake Audubon holds a free monthly program, open to the public, the second Tuesday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh. Free parking is available one block past the Museum on Jones St. All meetings are free and open to the public. Enter doors near the giant Earth globe. Proceed to the fourth floor … [Read more...] about Wake Audubon Monthly Program–free and open to the public
Learning
Free: Community Emergency Response Team Basic Course
Read on to learn about a free emergency response course being offered to the community. It takes place on Tuesdays from February 5th to April 2nd, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Tech Orange County Campus, 525 College Park Road, Hillsborough. Read more and register. From the course description: The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about … [Read more...] about Free: Community Emergency Response Team Basic Course
Free symposium on “Gardening in the South” at JC Raulston Arboretum
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. It's free to visit. The Arboretum hosts many events and activities. Some are free and some have a cost associated with them. The cost for many events is low, $5, … [Read more...] about Free symposium on “Gardening in the South” at JC Raulston Arboretum
Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan 26-27
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is presenting a free 2-day program, Astronomy Days, Saturday, January 26th, and Sunday, January 27th, 2019, at the downtown Raleigh location, 11 West Jones Street. The event will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will partner with NASA and the Raleigh Astronomy Club for this event. The … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan 26-27
Meet the Heroes–a kid-friendly, interactive Black History event
Meet the Heroes is an interactive Black History event for kids that takes place Saturday, February 9th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at New Creation United Methodist Church, 806 Clarendon Street, Durham. This is a free event. At this annual event, actors portray a different set of heroes each year. Each hero has a dedicated room of activities that children can participate in. In each room … [Read more...] about Meet the Heroes–a kid-friendly, interactive Black History event
Register for Free Augmented Reality Workshop for Kids at Verizon Store in Durham
Verizon Innovative Learning, through its Verizon Wireless retail stores, is giving kids the opportunity to explore technology and learn new skills through hands-on, experiential technology workshops. These workshops are for elementary and middle schools students, ages 8-12. Designed to foster greater student interest in STEM subjects, workshops expose students to topics like virtual reality, … [Read more...] about Register for Free Augmented Reality Workshop for Kids at Verizon Store in Durham
Free Winter Activities at Historic Yates Mill County Park
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of the mill … [Read more...] about Free Winter Activities at Historic Yates Mill County Park
Free discussion: the Life & Career of Artist Ernie Barnes, by his daughter
North Carolina Museum of History, 5 Edenton Street, Raleigh, is hosting a free event, The Life & Career of Artist Ernie Barnes, on Sunday, February 17th, 2019, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please register at the above link. The discussion will be led by his daughter, DeeDee Barnes. Raised in Durham, Ernie Barnes became a professional football player and made the unusual transition to … [Read more...] about Free discussion: the Life & Career of Artist Ernie Barnes, by his daughter
Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Astrophysics–Ask an Astronomer January 4
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Each Open Minds Teen Science Café include a scientist presentation, an interactive activity relating to the discussion, a Q&A session, and time to meet other teens who enjoy science. This program is recommended for participants ages 11–17. The first 50 teens to arrive will receive … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Astrophysics–Ask an Astronomer January 4
Free guided tours of North Carolina State Capitol every Saturday
The State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, is open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between around 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Free guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. You don't have to make a reservation. Just walk in the front of the building, … [Read more...] about Free guided tours of North Carolina State Capitol every Saturday
