We recently brought in a new partner that I am so excited to share with you. The Cradle of Forestry is found in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina, and if you’ve never heard of it, please keep reading. This blog post is intended to educate you about the science of forestry as well…
The NC Science Trail (staging.ncsciencetrail.com) announced today that it has created seven Curious Minds Adventures at six State Parks on the Goosechase scavenger hunt platform for the NC Science Festival (April 1-30). The adventures are available on the Goosechase app – a free download to your cellphone through your phone’s app store. Once you create…
Our partner, the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium on Ocean Isle Beach has worked with their local mayor on many important coastal projects over the years. This year, that very special mayor is being recognized for her outstanding dedication as a protector of North Carolina’s coastline. The Ocean Isle Museum Foundation (OIMF) will…
The WNC Nature Center will reopen to the public on Monday, March 17, five and a half months after closing due to the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Helene, which caused significant flooding that destroyed roads and the main bridge to the Nature Center. Before opening to the general public, the Nature Center will open…
Last week was Engineers Week. Also known as EWeek, this week of engineering celebration was established in 1951 by the National Society of Engineers with a goal of ensuring a “diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce.” Engineering is, of course, the “E” in STEM and it is still a goal to help create a diverse…
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s High Country, Grandfather Mountain State Park is a breathtaking destination celebrated for its rugged beauty and biological diversity. Towering at 5,946 feet, this iconic peak offers panoramic vistas, challenging trails, and a stunning array of natural communities that make it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. Spanning nearly 2,500…
Celebrate the New Year with fun, fresh air, and scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike in one of North Carolina’s State Parks. These guided hikes are organized annually from Hawaii to Maine to encourage individuals and families to start the year on the right foot – by getting outside and connecting with…
“There are more lifeforms in a handful of forest soil than there are people on the planet.” -Peter Wohlleben, Author, “The Hidden Life of Trees” The above quote from Peter Wohlleben is 100% accurate. One cubic centimeter of forest soil contains approximately 10^9 bacterial cells. That’s one billion bacteria, and we haven’t even discussed other…
There’s a new comet rolling our way, folks, and our Ken Brandt from the Robeson Planetarium has some great information to help you view it this month. Follow these tips and you are likely to get a spectacular sighting of fire and ice across the sky. ********** Written By Ken Brandt, Director, Robeson Planetarium One…
Our friends at the Oyster Trail have reminded us that October is Oyster Month in North Carolina and we are ALL IN on the goodness. In our state, oysters bring tremendous economic value through the shellfish industry, but are also known as being a crucially important species for protecting our coastline from erosion, providing food…