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Wild Wonders

Instead of a Saturday morning cartoon, tune in to learn about a plant or animal from the Carolinas and beyond.  Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ Youtube Channel, or TikTok on the last Saturday of each month.

American Orbital Anniversary

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. Join us to commemorate the anniversary of this historic event and take part in activities designed to teach you what it takes to travel into low Earth orbit!

World Wildlife Day

Join us to learn about Piedmont wildlife in preparation for World Wildlife Day. See our amazing specimens like the black bear, the bobcat, and our state mammal, the white tail deer. Learn interesting facts about local wildlife, where and how they live.

Jumpin’ Jupiter

On March 5, 1979, Voyager 1 became just the third manmade craft to conduct a flyby of Jupiter and discovered many fascinating aspects of our solar system’s largest planet. Join us to learn all about Jupiter and the incredible journey that Voyager 1 and many other spacecraft have made to this distant world.

Carolina Skygazers Meeting

The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us!

Will the real Buzzard Stand up? Celebrate Buzzard Day

Buzzard or Vulture? Join us to celebrate these large birds we see every day in the Piedmont Region. Learn what a buzzard really is and why vultures are so important to our ecosystem while having some fun.

Homeschool Series – Miocene

$30 per child for Series  |  Dates included in Series are Feb. 19, Mar. 19, & April 16 Groups for Ages 7 – 9 and Ages 10 – 13  |   Pre-registration Required Travel way back in time with us to the Miocene and Pliocene Epochs! As we travel from the Early Miocene to the Late […]

Spring into Space

Did you know that we get our seasons from the way the Earth moves around the Sun? Join us for an in-depth look at the science and history behind the change from winter to spring, including fun activities and a craft that will have you making a rabbit who lives on the Moon!

Wild Wonders

Instead of a Saturday morning cartoon, tune in to learn about a plant or animal from the Carolinas and beyond.  Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ Youtube Channel, or TikTok on the last Saturday of each month.

Citizen Science Photo Contest – Spring Flowers

Send us your photos for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is spring flowers. The best photos of the month may be featured in a virtual exhibition. The first week after the contest ends each month the winner will be announced via Facebook. Observations may be submitted all month long […]

Miocene drop-in: Armadillos on the Move!

Have you seen a wild armadillo in your backyard or crossing the street? If you have, your eyes are not deceiving you! What kind of animal are they and why are they showing up here? Make a paper plate armadillo; learn about their origin, some myths surrounding them, and why they are on the move.

Carolina Skygazers Meeting

The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us!