On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
Learning
Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20
PDA Research Café is a free series, organized by postdocs, to share the exciting research being carried out at UNC with the local community. All talks are delivered by engaging professionals who are leading experts in their fields of research. No background knowledge is required. Everyone is welcome. The next PDA Research Café takes place Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Research Cafe — Cells Gone Rogue: What is Cancer and Can We Prevent It? Aug 20
Freebie: Live Online Budgeting Class
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We're teaming up with our friends Dan and Kay, who are financial coaches over at Centsei, to share the news about this FREE class on money: Dan and Kay are saving a FREE seat for you for this class they're hosting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 8 p.m. Register for free. They are going over the proven framework that takes the guesswork out of getting ahead and actually saving money … [Read more...] about Freebie: Live Online Budgeting Class
Moth Madness, with New Hope Bird Alliance
Learn about moths at Moth Madness, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Pritchard Park, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event is free, but pre-registration is required. At this outdoor event, David George, science educator and co-author of the Moths of North Carolina website, will lead a nighttime celebrations of moths. The event features games, … [Read more...] about Moth Madness, with New Hope Bird Alliance
4th of July Reading at Stagville
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about 4th of July Reading at Stagville
National Camera Day at Fletcher Park: Make a pinhole camera (plus photo opportunities)
Celebrate National Camera Day on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at this Hands-on-History event at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At this free event you can: … [Read more...] about National Camera Day at Fletcher Park: Make a pinhole camera (plus photo opportunities)
Historic Oak County Park: children’s book readings and crafts
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, is free to visit. The park is a 19th-century historic farmstead, with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. Several goats live at Historic Oak View County Park, which makes it a unique destination in Wake County. Historic Oak View … [Read more...] about Historic Oak County Park: children’s book readings and crafts
Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
The North Carolina Public Defender's Association and the NCCU School of Law Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., at NCCU New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. RSVP here. Guest … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
Amateur Radio Kids Day at Wendell Museum June 15
AARL Amateur Radio Kids Day takes place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Wendell Museum, 122 W Second Street, Wendell, North Carolina. Admission is free. Amateur Radio Kids Day is a worldwide event. Kids can operate an amateur radio station and talk to other kids around the world over a ham radio. … [Read more...] about Amateur Radio Kids Day at Wendell Museum June 15
“Shell-a-Brate” World Turtle Day at Piedmont Wildlife Center May 23
Piedmont Wildlife Center, at Leigh Farm Park, 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. Here is an upcoming event: "Shell-a-Brate" World Turtle DayThursday, May 23, 20245:30 to 7 p.m.Free with suggested $10 donation Join … [Read more...] about “Shell-a-Brate” World Turtle Day at Piedmont Wildlife Center May 23
