Ms. Deborah Ford ECACC-RCAC2nd.VC (919) 835-3566 ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences <angela.baker-james(a)naturalsciences.org> To: dialmeupford3(a)ymail.com Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 8:42 AM Subject: News from Friends of the Museum    Science THURSDAYS   5-9pm Free  Beginning April 3, all Thursday evening science programs will take place in the Museum's Nature Research Center. Please use the entrance at 121 West Jones Street. Celebrate Earth Month with four weeks of special events. Each Thursday will have a different conservation-related topic. Come see exhibitors, listen to talks and participate in activities and learn more about ways YOU can make the Earth a better place!    April 3 Science Trivia  Climate Science    April 10The Southern Appalachian Mountains - younger than we thought Water   April 17  Beneficial Tobacco? Sustainability April 24 Invasive Lionfish - Coming to an Estuary (and Maybe a Restaurant) Near You! Biodiversity & Conservation      The Naturalist Center, Natural World iLab, Visual World iLab and Micro World iLab are open to the public! _______________________________________________     FIRST FRIDAY April 4 5-9pm Free  Visit the Daily Planet Café serving a full menu plus beer and wine, shop in the Museum Store, stroll through exhibits and drop in at the Nature Art Gallery. Teen Science Cafe from 6-7pm. Museum exhibits are open until 9pm.     7pm, WRAL 3D Theater The Robot vs the Aztec Mummy (1958)   Opening reception for "Seeking the Crescent," by Dale McEntire from 6-8pm in the Nature Art Gallery. The western NC artist says his new exhibition is pure and beautiful and believes that there is an essential quality in nature that has a spiritual essence. More    ___________________________________________    Prairie Ridge Ecostation    Chimney Swift Tower Groundbreaking April 17 10am-1pm Free Historically Chimney Swifts have used chimneys for nesting and roosting, in return consuming great numbers of flying insects. However, swift populations are now declining, due to shortage of available chimneys. The ground breaking of the new chimney construction will include bird walks, nest walks and family nature activities.  For more information contact Mandy Cuskelly at 919.707.9934. More  April 4 Statewide Star Party    April 5 Introduction to Tracking    April 19Life in an Urban Stream    May 3 Gnomes and Fairies Spring Up on the Prairie     Nature Stories Citizen Science Saturdays    _______________________________________________   Lunchtime Break Hawk-Abouts   April 3, 8, 15, 17, 24; May 1  11:30am-1pm Free Come see Raleigh's amazing red-tails! Each spring red-tailed hawks soar, hunt and raise young right next to the North Carolina State Capitol. Learn more about these squirrel chasers in the skyscrapers! Stop by a Downtown Hawks event near the State Capitol along Edenton Street to see the nesting activity. Multiple dates and times. More  _______________________________________________   Family Programs   Lumpy, Bumpy, Fuzzy, Furry: Exploring Our Sense of Touch April 7 9:30-10:15am and 10:30-11:15am Ages 2-4  Free, Registration required   Sensory play is important to develop motor skills and lays the foundation for language development and a basic understanding of how things work. Spend time with us in the Discovery Room as you and your child go on a sensory exploration through song, stories and play. More   Citizen Science Adventures April 8 Springtime Trees   _______________________________________________   Nature Explorers Drop-Off Program April 24 5:30-8:30pm, Habitat Helpers: Plants, Animals and You! $30 for the first child, $15 for each additional child, $5 discount per child for members   Give yourselves a night out and the kids a chance to learn about cool topics, play games, and make recycled crafts at the museum with our Nature Explorers Drop-off Program. For more information, contact Tara Clark at tara.clark(a)naturalsciences.org ____________________________________________________    Museum workshops, trips and classes  Electronics for Beginners    Earth Embroidery    Composting Workshop    Computer Programming for Beginners    Getting Started in Astro-Imaging    Pollution, Bioremediation & Toxicology Series _______________________________________________ The Friends of the Museum's Section 504 coordinator is Angela Baker-James, Executive Director, Friends of the Museum, 11 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, 919.707.9847.  Program participants are not discriminated against on a basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or familial status.   Rainforest Adventure       Grand Opening Saturday, April 26 9am-5pm, Free   Daily Planet lectures, Meet the Animals and educational activities for the whole family. Just for Friends: Early entry from 9-11am, VIP pass, special discounts, free gifts and more!    Free for Members $7 Adults; $5 Children;  $6 Students, Seniors & Military    Become a Member  Exhibit Information  Buy Tickets  _____________  Rational Comedy for an Irrational Planet Tuesday, April 1 7pm       From the lighter side of helium to the darker side of the moon, join science comedian Brian Malow on a rocket ride through the humorverse. More  _____________    Triangle Sci-Tech Expo Saturday, April 5 9am-5pm             The Expo features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, games, crafts and activities, as well as a series of presentations. More  _____________  WRAL 3D THEATER                                    Titans of the Ice Age The Last Reef More ____________________ SECU DAILY PLANET Meet the Scientist Free Join us for interviews with Museum Scientists in the 3-story globe-shaped theater of the NRC.  For more information, please contact Brian Malow Schedule of Events ____________________ Museum LINKS  Home    Membership    Donate Now Programs and Events Prairie Ridge Ecostation Museum Blogs Facebook Twitter    Forward this email This email was sent to dialmeupford3(a)ymail.com by angela.baker-james(a)naturalsciences.org |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Friends of the Museum| 11 West Jones Street| Raleigh| NC| 27601