ISLANDS IN THE SKY
Mount Mitchell State Park, Burnsville, NC
Tuesday, August 7 (depart from Raleigh at 9:30 am)–Thursday, August 9, 2007
Cost: $60 (includes transportation from Raleigh and some meals)
Escape the dog days of summer and camp with us on the top of North Carolina! Join Museum and park staff as we explore the unique environment of Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain in the Eastern United States. Learn about the geology and ecology of the spruce-fir forests that dominate the highest elevations in the southern Appalachians. To investigate the influence of elevation on the ecology of the area, we will hike areas ranging from the base of the mountain to the peak. Level of difficulty for this trek is moderate. Some camping materials provided by the Museum if needed.
CATERPILLAROLOGY
N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC
Thursday, August 16, 2007
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $30 (includes classroom resources and a host plant)
Caterpillars are a great learning resource for students of all ages. Join us in the field and classroom as we learn how to locate and identify common North Carolina caterpillars, how to raise caterpillars and which plants to include in your garden to attract common species. Participate in classroom activities and learn how to get involved in Citizen Science activities such as the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project.
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