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Budding Explorers: Winter Birds of the Garden

  • When: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Location: Visitor Center of JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • Cost: $8 per participant. No cost for accompanying adult.

Youth participants, accompanied by an adult, will step into the role of junior ornithologists as they practice identifying common winter birds by sight and sound. Through creative activities and a guided bird walk in the garden, we will explore bird calls, color patterns, and the tools scientists use to observe birds in the wild.

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.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to equip your budding explorers with the knowledge and tools to continue (or begin!) their science journey!

Suggested for 8 to 10 years old.

Register on the website.

  • Website: jcra.ncsu.edu
  • Contact Name: JCRA Education Team
  • Contact Phone: (919) 515 3132
  • Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Category: Informational & Tours

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.

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