Budding Explorers
Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Time: Sat., 10-noon
Venue: JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Price: $8. Suggested for ages 8 to 10 years old.
Category: Family
Calling all explorers! Join us for an exciting, hands-on program where we’ll discover the fascinating world of nocturnal animals! Youth participants, accompanied by an adult, will investigate how mammals in North Carolina have adapted to life after dark. Through interactive activities and a garden adventure, we’ll explore the special senses that help nocturnal creatures thrive at night and search for signs of the animals that may have visited the JCRA while we were asleep. You'll also get an introduction to ecoEXPLORE, an incentive-based community science program developed by The North Carolina Arboretum. By making real-world observations and completing fun challenges, youth participants can earn badges and prizes throughout the year. There is no need to have an ecoEXPLORE account prior to this program in order to participate. Program begins at the Visitor Center. Come dressed for the weather as this program will be held partly outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, activities will be moved inside. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to equip your budding explorers with the knowledge and tools to continue (or begin!) their science journey!
