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WAKE, NC · MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026 · PARKS & REC

EcoEXPLORE (virtual): Entomology Season Round-up

This virtual program is hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

parkseducationkidsRegistration required

Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

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About the event

This virtual program is hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Click here to register.

Come share your favorite entomological observations and see the stand-out finds for the season!

This virtual program is geared toward children in grades K-8 and their families. You will learn about the ecoEXPLORE project during the program.

GUARDIANS If you are under age 13 and you wish to participate in certain events or exhibits at, conducted by, or sponsored by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, your parent or guardian must register you and provide their consent as well as your information. Please see our privacy policy.

Schedule: Aug 31, 2026 Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Duration: 1 hour

Ages: All ages,

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