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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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3 Outdoor Learning Events Found
Fairy Hunts - Fairy Festival
Special Fairy Festival edition. Join the Fairy Court to help search the forest for hidden fairy friends in a scavenger hunt adventure. Learn about and connect with the natural world and discover a little magic along the way. After the hunt, get hands-on in nature by using natural materials to build your very own fairy house in VINS' Fairy Town. Wings and fairy costumes are encouraged! Recommended for ages 4 and up.
VINS Nature Center
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Included with Admission to VINS Nature Center
8/22/26
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Aug
22
Fairy Hunts - Fairy Festival
Special Fairy Festival edition. Join the Fairy Court to help search the forest for hidden fairy friends in a scavenger hunt adventure. Learn about and connect with the natural world and discover a little magic along the way. After the hunt, get hands-on in nature by using natural materials to build your very own fairy house in VINS' Fairy Town. Wings and fairy costumes are encouraged! Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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Included with Admission to VINS Nature Center
In-Person
Aug 22, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
Hands-On Activities
Environmental Science
Scavenger Hunt
Family Friendly
Wildlife
Festival
Nature Education
Outdoor Learning
Natural Materials
Conservation Education
02-08-2026
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Mahogany Rock Hawk Watch
At the Mahogany Rock Hawk Watch migration site, viewers can count thousands of raptors in just one day! This year we will return to Mahogany Rock for the 2026 annual count to hopefully spot raptors "kettling" in the thermal updrafts and making their way south for the winter. The height of activity is between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. BRDC staff will be on site during these times from September 21-24. Anyone is welcome to join! Learn how to identify species by silhouette and flight pattern, and contribute to citizen science while witnessing the wonder of fall migration. Bring a lawn chair, sack lunch, water, and binoculars if you have them.
Mahogany Rock Overlook
Free
9/20/26
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Sep
20
Mahogany Rock Hawk Watch
At the Mahogany Rock Hawk Watch migration site, viewers can count thousands of raptors in just one day! This year we will return to Mahogany Rock for the 2026 annual count to hopefully spot raptors "kettling" in the thermal updrafts and making their way south for the winter. The height of activity is between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. BRDC staff will be on site during these times from September 21-24. Anyone is welcome to join! Learn how to identify species by silhouette and flight pattern, and contribute to citizen science while witnessing the wonder of fall migration. Bring a lawn chair, sack lunch, water, and binoculars if you have them.
Free
In-Person
Sep 20, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
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Mount Rogers Fall Naturalist Rally
A multi-day naturalist rally event at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center. Registration includes options for meal tickets and room reservations. Event runs from Friday 2:00 PM through Sunday 11:00 AM.
Blue Ridge Discovery Center
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Registration and meal tickets available
10/16/26
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Oct
16
Mount Rogers Fall Naturalist Rally
A multi-day naturalist rally event at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center. Registration includes options for meal tickets and room reservations. Event runs from Friday 2:00 PM through Sunday 11:00 AM.
Registration and...
Registration and meal tickets available
In-Person
Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Environmental Science
Multi-Day Event
Nature Education
Outdoor Learning
Naturalist
Stewardship
Discovery Center
Blue Ridge Mountains
02-09-2026
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