Here are three great opportunities to get in touch with your inner naturalist/scientist this March and April right here in Durham!
Charge Ahead Durham has made it easy and fun to take actions in your everyday life to save energy and water, keep our environment clean, reduce waste, and get more connected to this beautiful place we call home. Along the way, you will save money, reduce some stress, learn some things, and have the chance to win some awesome prizes, like one of these supercool t-shirts. Go to www.ChargeAheadDurham.org to sign up and Charge Ahead!
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Creek Week provides opportunities for Durham residents to discover and explore local streams and lakes through educational programs, recreational activities and protect waterways through volunteer projects. There are many event listed on the Creek Week website, http://keepdurhambeautiful.org/our-events/durham-creek-week-events/ to keep you busy.
We're sponsoring the Lake Michie Canoe Cleanup on Monday, March 17, 2-4 p.m. Durham Parks and Recreation will provide canoes and cleanup supplies to help keep Durham’s primary reservoir in pristine shape. This cleanup is for ages 13 and up, contact Ryan Sailstad at 919-560-4405 or
ryan.sailstad@durhamnc.gov for more information or to volunteer.
The NC Science Festival is a multi-day celebration showcasing science and technology. The Festival highlights the educational, cultural and financial impact of science in our state. Durham folks can join us at Star Watch ,Friday, April, 4 from 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at Old North Durham Park (310 W. Geer St.). The program is sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation, North Carolina Central University and the NC Science Festival. We'll gaze at the stars with high-powered telescopes and knowledgeable staff to create an enjoyable evening of exploring the night sky. For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. And did we mention that it's free?
