Local experts will introduce the community to the wonders of the earth, the sky and the sea as part of this year’s North Carolina Science Festival.
NCSciFest is organizing events in all 100 counties, ensuring that everyone in the state can experience science and participate in related activities, officials said. Alongside its presenting sponsor, RTI International, this year’s NCSciFest will celebrate innovation across the Tar Heel state with the theme “State of Innovation.”
“We’re thrilled to join forces with RTI International and our supporters for this year’s festival celebration,” said Todd Boyette, co-founder of NCSciFest and director of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, the producing institution. “We’re excited to emphasize the importance of STEM, especially in North Carolina, a state renowned for innovation and forward-thinking.”
Local events that are part of more than 800 across the state include:
Greenville’s River Park North and Wildwood Park Bioglitz, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. today and Sunday: The in-person and virtual activity asks participants to identify the most flora and fauna to win a prize. Participants will use iNaturalist to record the species they find. A “How to use iNaturalist” post will be on Facebook in March to help those who may not know how to upload to iNaturalist. All ages are able to participate in the BioBlitz event. Entries will only be accepted from River Park North, 1000 Mumford Road, and Wildwood Park, 3540 Blue Heron Drive. Other bioblitz days are scheduled for April 13-14, April 20-21, April 27-28 and April 30.NC FIRST Robotics Competition State Championship, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, East Carolina University Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum, 200 Ficklin Drive: High school robotics teams from all across the state will showcase their robots in competition. The event is open to the public.Turn Down the Lights at River Park North, 1000 Mumford Road, Greenville, 7-9 p.m. today: Explore the impacts of light pollution on wildlife and people and how it can be reduced. Price is $7, discounted Greenville resident fee is $5.Full STEAM Ahead! 1-4 p.m. April 20, Edgecombe Community College, 2009 W Wilson St., Tarboro: An event offering a range of interactive and hands-on activities catering to all ages to foster a love for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.Greene County Schools STEM Expo, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 25, 301 Kingold Blvd., Snow Hill: The Ninth Annual STEM Expo celebrates student learning in science, technology, engineering, and math beginning in pre-kindergarten through high school graduation.
Family Earth Science Night at River Park North: 6-7:30 p.m., April 25: Participate in hands-on science experiments and demonstrations focused on the elements of the Earth.
The Science of Archaeology and Conservation, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., April 27, Queen Anne’s Revenge Conservation Lab, 1157 VOA Site C Road: The lab’s annual open house allows visitors to experience the ongoing work in archaeological conservation. Learn how conservators and archaeologists use chemistry, art, physics, technology and more to recover and conserve artifacts through fun hands-on activities and educational demonstrations along with viewing artifacts from Blackbeard’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge.
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