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. Owl-O-Ween Fly-Thru will take place on Sunday, November 1st, 2020, 2020, from 5:13 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Note: This is a date change from Thursday, … [Read more...] about Date change: Owl-O-Ween Fly-Thru at Piedmont Wildlife Center Nov 1
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Live Storytime and Q&A with Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall of the Jane Goodall Institute, will be doing a live reading of "Lion Family," on Thursday, October 28th, 2020, at 12 p.m. Following the reading, she will be doing a live Q&A, answering audience-submitted questions. This event is part of the Jane Goodall Institute's partnership with Crate & Kids. Join the Facebook event for reminders. You'll be able to watch the … [Read more...] about Live Storytime and Q&A with Jane Goodall
Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular at Wake County Libraries
Plan ahead for some of these upcoming events at Wake County Libraries. These are all free events. To get more information on any of the following events, and, especially, to register, go to the Wake County Libraries website and find the event. And visit the library's website for addresses of all the libraries. Here's a map of all the libraries. Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular Several … [Read more...] about Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular at Wake County Libraries
Free Raleigh and Durham walking tours every weekend with Tobacco Road Tours, plus weekly ghost tours
Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend, through mid-November. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted and appreciated. They also offer reasonably priced ghost tours. Scroll down to see the information on all the tours. If you have questions about anything, including the tour's … [Read more...] about Free Raleigh and Durham walking tours every weekend with Tobacco Road Tours, plus weekly ghost tours
Virtual visit with Duke Lemur Center every Thursday morning
Duke Lemur Center invites you behind the scenes every Thursday at 10 a.m. 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 Madagascar, or how lemur evolved such unique traits. Each talk will be … [Read more...] about Virtual visit with Duke Lemur Center every Thursday morning
Many NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 19-30
North Carolina high school seniors applying to college might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 19th to 30th, 2020, for applying to college. During that time period (extended to two weeks this year), many North Carolina colleges and universities, not to mention, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for … [Read more...] about Many NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 19-30
Museum of Life+Science event for adults: Virtual Science of Fear
Jumpstart Halloween by exploring some of humanity's most common fear factors from the safety of your home. Virtual Science of Fear is an event for adults age 21+ from Museum of Life+Science on Thursday, October 29th, 2020, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $20 for non-members, and $15 for members. It's a fundraiser for the museum. Are you brave enough to attend this zoom … [Read more...] about Museum of Life+Science event for adults: Virtual Science of Fear
Free guided walking tours at West Point in the Eno
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: Boating Greenway/trail access Grill Picnic shelter Picnic table Recreation center … [Read more...] about Free guided walking tours at West Point in the Eno
Free online mindfulness workshop for kids from Raleigh Little Theatre
Raleigh Little Theatre is offering a FREE online workshop on mindfulness for kids in grades K-5. It takes place Saturday, October 10th, 2020, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Register at the above link. There is so much to pay attention to these days! Has anyone ever taught you how? Join us for an introductory workshop to learn how mindfulness can allow you to be more in control of your reactions in … [Read more...] about Free online mindfulness workshop for kids from Raleigh Little Theatre
Skywatching at home with Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is temporarily closed, but they continue to offer opportunities to explore the skies, through their online events. Here's what's coming up: Morehead at Home: Skywatching Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Free Explore the sky from home using tips and tools from Morehead astronomy educators, Nick Eakes and Amy Sayle. Happening every Tuesday at 10:00 … [Read more...] about Skywatching at home with Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
