Historic Yates Mill Park's Aquatic Conservation Center Open House Tour
- When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmThis repeat is an exception to the normal repeat pattern
- Location: 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Cost: Free
Meet North Carolina’s Hidden Water Heroes!
Did you know North Carolina has fantastic fish, marvelous mussels, and stupendous snails that need our help? Come discover these incredible freshwater creatures and learn how we’re working to save them!
At the Yates Mill Aquatic Conservation Center (YMACC), we’re like underwater superheroes! Our NC State University lab is dedicated to protecting rare and endangered freshwater animals that live right here in North Carolina’s rivers and streams.
What you’ll experience:
Get up close with some of NC’s rarest aquatic animals
Discover why these little friends are so important to our ecosystem
Learn how scientists are helping these species survive and thrive
See real conservation in action!
Whether you’re 5 or 105, you’ll leave amazed by the hidden wonders living in our state’s waterways. These surprising natural treasures are counting on uscome see why they’re worth saving!
This is a free open-house style tour of the lab and it will be open on Friday, April 24th from 1:00pm-4:30pm and April 25th from 10am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm
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- Contact Phone: 919-856-5638
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- Category: Free
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