The New Hope Audubon Society is an independent chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving Chatham, Durham, Orange and parts of surrounding counties in central North Carolina. Members live in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, and surrounding rural areas. New Hope Audubon strives to protect birds, wildlife, and their local habitats through conservation, education, … [Read more...] about Bird walks with New Hope Audubon Society
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Free summer learning program for Durham children — includes breakfast, lunch, field trips, more
Communities in Schools of Durham is offering a FREE summer learning program for elementary school students in grades K-5 who live in Durham. The goal of the program is to help combat the learning loss many students experienced this last year due to the pandemic. The program will take place from July 6th to August 12th, 2021, on Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It … [Read more...] about Free summer learning program for Durham children — includes breakfast, lunch, field trips, more
Historical program with Chatham Historical Museum: Meet Rednap Howell, poet of the War of Regulation
The Chatham Historical Museum is presenting a program, Meet Rednap Howell -- Poet of the War of Regulation, on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021, at 2 p.m., at the Historic Chatham Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro. This is a free program. The public is invited. Rednap Howell was one of the key leaders of the War of Regulation in North Carolina from 1765 to 1771. A musician as well as school … [Read more...] about Historical program with Chatham Historical Museum: Meet Rednap Howell, poet of the War of Regulation
Rummage Sale with Seed Art Share, with free performances and drop-in classes
Seed Art Share and Pure Life Theatre are hosting a big rummage sale as a fundraiser for their upcoming camps, classes and shows. The sale will take place on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pure Life Theatre, 3801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, which is the Historic Royal Bakery building, across from Meredith College. You can expect reasonable prices on children's clothes, … [Read more...] about Rummage Sale with Seed Art Share, with free performances and drop-in classes
Juneteenth Food Forage on the Eno
Wild Food Foragers is a group that searches out uncultivated foods growing around the Triangle. Its Facebook page is a good place to learn about upcoming outdoor excursions. Programs throughout the year educate aspiring foragers on proper etiquette, practice and techniques. The cost to go on most forage sessions are $20 or more. However, we are sharing them here because there are always two … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Food Forage on the Eno
Special Mother’s Day discount for One Day University
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Sure, you could shower Mom with flowers or chocolates, but here's another idea: Why not give her Frank Sinatra, Alexander Hamilton and the Mona Lisa for Mother's Day? You can--for a whole year--and it doesn't cost much more than a bouquet and box of candy. This year, treat your mom or a mom in your life to a one-year gift subscription for One Day University. Charlotte on the Cheap has a … [Read more...] about Special Mother’s Day discount for One Day University
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: 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 … [Read more...] about Virtual visit with Duke Lemur Center
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)
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
GSK Science in the Summer: absolutely free science camps this summer
GSK, a science-led global healthcare company, is offering FREE science programs to kids in the summer. They offer the programs to students in the Triangle through a partnership with Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. There are both in-person programs, and virtual programs. They are both free, but registration fills up very quickly for some programs, and parents of past participants … [Read more...] about GSK Science in the Summer: absolutely free science camps this summer
