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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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16 wildlife education Events Found
Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
3/14/26
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Mar
14
Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Mar 14, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
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The Secret Lives of Owls - Live Owls from Horizon Wings
Live owl presentation featuring Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Barn Owl, and Great-horned Owl. Discover extraordinary features including exceptional eyesight and hearing, and silent flight ability. Recommended for children over 5.
Center at Pomfret
$5.00 - $5 CAS m...
$5.00 - $5 CAS members; $10 non-members; children aged 10 and under free
3/15/26
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Mar
15
The Secret Lives of Owls - Live Owls from Horizon Wings
Live owl presentation featuring Eastern Screech Owl, Barred Owl, Barn Owl, and Great-horned Owl. Discover extraordinary features including exceptional eyesight and hearing, and silent flight ability. Recommended for children over 5.
$5.00 - $5 CAS m...
$5.00 - $5 CAS members; $10 non-members; children aged 10 and under free
In-Person
Mar 15, 6:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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Volunteer Naturalist Training
40 hours of training (ten, four-hour sessions) covering wildlife of northeastern Connecticut, spring wildflowers, tree identification, and basic survival skills. Tuesdays from March 24 - May 26, 8 a.m. - noon. Space is limited.
Center at Pomfret
Free
3/24/26
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Mar
24
Volunteer Naturalist Training
40 hours of training (ten, four-hour sessions) covering wildlife of northeastern Connecticut, spring wildflowers, tree identification, and basic survival skills. Tuesdays from March 24 - May 26, 8 a.m. - noon. Space is limited.
Free
In-Person
Mar 24, 1:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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Wildlife Species Clinic - Turkey
DNR wildlife species clinic focused on turkey. Registration required through instructor contact information provided on the blue link.
Virtual
Free
3/28/26
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Mar
28
Wildlife Species Clinic - Turkey
DNR wildlife species clinic focused on turkey. Registration required through instructor contact information provided on the blue link.
Free
In-Person
Mar 28, 2026
02-14-2026
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Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
4/18/26
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Apr
18
Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Apr 18, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
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Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
5/16/26
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May
16
Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
May 16, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
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Bear Outfitters Clinic
DNR bear outfitters clinic. Registration required through instructor contact information provided on the blue link.
Virtual
Free
5/22/26
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May
22
Bear Outfitters Clinic
DNR bear outfitters clinic. Registration required through instructor contact information provided on the blue link.
Free
In-Person
May 22, 2026
02-14-2026
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Backstage Pass: Llamas
Help our animal care staff open the Llama Trek habitat for the day and find out what it takes to get our herd of llamas ready for the day. Meet the llamas behind the scenes then spend the day helping walk, feed, and taking silly selfies with this charismatic crew. Multiple dates available: June 7, 28; July 12, 26; August 9, 23, 2026. Meet at Bison Statue in main parking lot. Ages: All ages welcome; participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - $75 per...
$75.00 - $75 per person; includes Zoo admission; 2 and under are free
6/7/26
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Jun
7
Backstage Pass: Llamas
Help our animal care staff open the Llama Trek habitat for the day and find out what it takes to get our herd of llamas ready for the day. Meet the llamas behind the scenes then spend the day helping walk, feed, and taking silly selfies with this charismatic crew. Multiple dates available: June 7, 28; July 12, 26; August 9, 23, 2026. Meet at Bison Statue in main parking lot. Ages: All ages welcome; participants younger than 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
$75.00 - $75 per...
$75.00 - $75 per person; includes Zoo admission; 2 and under are free
In-Person
Jun 7, 2:30 PM ET
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02-13-2026
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2026 Summer Day Camp
10-week summer camp program running June 8th - August 14th, 2026. Nature Buds (ages 4-5) half-day 9am-12pm, full camps (ages 6-12) 9am-4pm. Early drop-off and late pickup available for additional fee. Week 4 is a 3-day mini week (June 29-July 1). Registration opens first to BNC members on March 13th.
Blandford Nature Center
Cost varies by m...
Cost varies by membership status and age group, see brochure for details
6/8/26
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Jun
8
2026 Summer Day Camp
10-week summer camp program running June 8th - August 14th, 2026. Nature Buds (ages 4-5) half-day 9am-12pm, full camps (ages 6-12) 9am-4pm. Early drop-off and late pickup available for additional fee. Week 4 is a 3-day mini week (June 29-July 1). Registration opens first to BNC members on March 13th.
Cost varies by m...
Cost varies by membership status and age group, see brochure for details
In-Person
Jun 8, 1:00 PM ET
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Nature Camp
Outdoor Education
Environmental Science
Summer Camp
Wildlife Education
Stem Education
Hands-On Learning
02-10-2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 4:00 PM ET
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages and provides educational content about herpetology.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages and provides educational content about herpetology.
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
6/12/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jun
12
Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Jun 12, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Bear Outfitters Clinic
DNR bear outfitters clinic. Registration required through instructor contact information provided on the blue link.
Virtual
Free
6/23/26
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Jun
23
Bear Outfitters Clinic
DNR bear outfitters clinic. Registration required through instructor contact information provided on the blue link.
Free
In-Person
Jun 23, 2026
02-14-2026
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Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
7/24/26
URL Copied Successfully
Jul
24
Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Jul 24, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
URL Copied Successfully
Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
Minnesota Zoo
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
8/14/26
URL Copied Successfully
Aug
14
Backstage Pass: Sharks & Stingrays
Behind-the-scenes experience with sand tiger sharks and southern stingrays. Participants will hand feed a 5-foot southern stingray, help train and feed leopard sharks, and receive a special gift from one of the sharks. Multiple dates available throughout 2026. Minimum age 8+, participants under 16 must be accompanied by paying adult. Small set of stairs involved.
$75.00 - Per per...
$75.00 - Per person; includes Zoo admission
In-Person
Aug 14, 5:00 PM ET
Marine Biology
Aquarium
Sharks
Stingrays
Animal Care
Zoo
Hands-On Learning
Wildlife Education
Aquatic Animals
Behind-The-Scenes
02-13-2026
URL Copied Successfully
