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There is more than one way to help spread science education with the North Carolina Science Festival. Why a “Festival”? A festival is a period of celebration. For us, that means a month-long celebration of science in North Carolina. With so much to cover, we need an entire month to do our state science celebration justice. Our goal is to help spread science education through exciting, educational, and fun hands-on science events. The educational, cultural, and financial impact of science affects all North Carolinians, and we want to make sure that continues through future generations.
STEM Professional Volunteers
Without scientists, there would be no Science Festival. Find out how you can make a difference and showcase your science during the festival.
For Educators
Educators are vital to the NC Science Festival’s mission — you prepare future scientists! Join us and participate in the festival with your students.
ABOUT THIS EVENT April 1, 2025, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate.This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate.
Listen carefully and you may be able to hear the bygone shouts of lumberjacks hauling logs downriver at Lumber River State Park on the Coastal Science Trail. Today, it’s more likely that you’ll see paddlers and boaters floating between its quiet banks. Lined with cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, the river is home a variety of native fish and magnificent birds, like the swallow-tailed kite and prothonotary warbler. Explore an abundance of wildlife and plant life on this National Wild and Scenic River. What will you find when you go?
The NC Science Trail has partnered with the NC State Parks to bring you seven new scavenger hunts this Science Festival season. Explore the wildlife, plants, trees, and outdoor recreation at state parks across the state. All you have to do is download the Goosechase app, enter the “Join Code” (XZ4GL7) and start your adventure at the Princess Ann Access Park Office. Adventures will “go live” on March 24 and can be completed at any time all month long. Complete at least 7 out of 10 missions and redeem your points back at the Visitor Center or Park Office for prizes.
Curious Minds Adventure at Lumber River State Park – Chalk Banks Access
ABOUT THIS EVENT April 1, 2025, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate.
This is a month-long event! Stop by any time during April to participate.
Listen carefully and you may be able to hear the bygone shouts of lumberjacks hauling logs downriver at Lumber River State Park on the Coastal Science Trail. Today, it’s more likely that you’ll see paddlers and boaters floating between its quiet banks. Lined with cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, the river is home a variety of native fish and magnificent birds, like the swallow-tailed kite and prothonotary warbler. Explore an abundance of wildlife and plant life on this National Wild and Scenic River. What will you find when you go?
The NC Science Trail has partnered with the NC State Parks to bring you seven new scavenger hunts this Science Festival season. Explore the wildlife, plants, trees, and outdoor recreation at state parks across the state. All you have to do is download the Goosechase app, enter the “Join Code” (XHUIVI), and start your adventure at the Chalk Banks Access Entry Kiosk. Adventures will “go live” on March 24 and can be completed at any time all month long. Complete at least 7 out of 10 missions and redeem your points at Park Office at the Princess Ann Access for prizes.
Contact Information Michele Miller Houck email: michele@ncsciencetrail.org
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