Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of unusual trees and shrubs that you won't see anywhere else in the world. Plant Delights Nursery is not your typical nursery. Many of the plants were collected by founder Tony Avent … [Read more...] about Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden
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Virtual visit with Duke Lemur Center
Duke Lemur Center invites you behind the scenes select Thursdays at 1 p.m. Upcoming dates for Lemur Science: Thursday, April 15th, 2021 Lemur Science will feature a live talk with a Q&A from a Duke Lemur Center expert. Learn what a Duke Lemur Center researcher does in the field. Or how to extract a preserve a 30 million year old primate fossil. Or about the unique island of … [Read more...] about Virtual visit with Duke Lemur Center
NC Science Festival back for 2021 with virtual and safe in-person events
North Carolina Science Festival 2021 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events normally place at a number of venues in the Triangle, including museums, parks and libraries. Last year the festival consisted completely of virtual events. This year it's a combination of virtual and safe in-person … [Read more...] about NC Science Festival back for 2021 with virtual and safe in-person events
Civil War Trolley Tours in Raleigh (pre-registration is required)
Take a ride on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Civil War tour on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. The tours leave at 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3 p.m., from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. Tickets are $10 a person and must be purchased in advance. The tour lasts approximately one hour, and will visit the historic structures and sites that witnessed Raleigh's … [Read more...] about Civil War Trolley Tours in Raleigh (pre-registration is required)
Historic Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham (buy tickets now)
Preservation Durham is offering tours of Historic Maplewood Cemetery. The tours are $12 (with fees that bring the total cost to $15.06), and free to Preservation Durham members. They are likely to sell out, so don't delay in reserving your ticket at the links below. The tours take place at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on each of these days: Saturday, April 10th, 2021 Sunday, … [Read more...] about Historic Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham (buy tickets now)
UNC Science Week with Morehead Planetarium
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is presenting UNC Science Week from April 11th to 17th, 2021. Learn about all the science research that's taking place right on the UNC campus. This event is part of North Carolina Science Festival. Here's what's happening each day: Science at the Drive-In: Jurassic Park Sunday, April 11th, 2021 7:45 p.m. The Drive-In at Carraway Village 600 … [Read more...] about UNC Science Week with Morehead Planetarium
Virtual Teen Science Café with N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Environmental Justice
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Open MInds Teen Science Café Normally, each Open Minds Teen Science Café includes 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. Right now, the events are … [Read more...] about Virtual Teen Science Café with N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences: Environmental Justice
Free Earth Day Fly-Thru at Piedmont Wildlife Center
Piedmont Wildlife Center, at 364 Leigh Farm Road, Durham, connects people and nature through outdoor camps, school programs and more. They care for a number of animal ambassadors, including snakes, owls, turtles, hawks, rabbits, and more. Earth Day Fly-Thru takes place Thursday, April 22nd, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You can drive through, and see some of the … [Read more...] about Free Earth Day Fly-Thru at Piedmont Wildlife Center
New series from Friends of Orange County Public Library: “Oh, you need to talk to…”
The Friends of Orange County Public Library is hosting a new series, Oh, You Need to Talk To... Gardening, fabric arts, history, genealogy–if you want to know how these things and more are done in Hillsborough and who does them, join your neighbors on Zoom on the third Sunday of every month. Ask your expert neighbors questions before and during the meeting. Show them your gardening issue or … [Read more...] about New series from Friends of Orange County Public Library: “Oh, you need to talk to…”
Astronomy on Tap: Mars Exploration with Perseverence
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter normally holds its talks at Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, but right now they are being held online. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook and Twitter so that you'll know about future events. All ages are … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap: Mars Exploration with Perseverence
