About North Carolina Science Festival

Founded in 2010, the North Carolina Science Festival is the first statewide science festival in the United States. Through a series of community-based events each April (hosted by schools, colleges, libraries, museums, parks, businesses, and other local organizations), the Festival celebrates the economic, educational, and cultural impacts of science in North Carolina. It is an initiative of Morehead Planetarium & Science Center at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more information, please visit ncscifest.org.

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THINGS TO NOTE

Forest Regen Climate Initiative & The Science House at NC State University is proud to host:

Urban Forest Tech Explorers
Science, Sustainability, and STEM Careers! This event is part of the NC Science Festival, inspiring the next generation of environmental scientists and conservation leaders.

This FREE Event is Sponsored by the North Carolina Science Festival (NC SciFest)

Join us for an exciting hands-on STEM experience where middle school students will explore North Carolina’s forests through interactive activities:
🌳 Build a 3D forest ecosystem model
🌳 Collect urban forest inventory data at Dorothea Dix Park and analyze data in CODAP!
🌳 Map forests using GIS technology
🌳 Meet forestry and environmental science experts

Event Details:

📆 Date: Saturday – April 19th, 2025

📍Location: The Science House at NC State University and Dorothea Dix Park

⏰ Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

👥 Open to: Middle school students (pre-registration required)

🥪 Lunch Sponsored by Wegmans! Wegmans is proud to support this event by providing nutritious lunches that fuel learning and exploration!