Discovering the Wonder of Wetlands

Feb 24, 2024

Celebrate NC Sci Fest on Saturday, April 6, 2024

The North Carolina Science Festival happens each year in April throughout the state and is a month long celebration of science! For the second year, Carolina Wetlands Association will help inspire learners of all ages to participate in wetland appreciation, settling a goal to encourage a better understanding of the wetland environment.

In partnership with Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve in Cary, NC, the Carolina Wetlands Association offers an outreach opportunity to showcase wetlands science. Mark the date- Saturday, April 6, with a raindate of Sunday, April 7 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm near the Stevens Nature Center building on site. Click here for directions.

April 6 at Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve in Cary

Preserve visitors will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, featuring build a wetland, cover board salamanders, and leaf printing, encouraging a better understanding of the wetland ecosystem and the plants and animals that depend on this unique environment. Live species of salamanders found in North Carolina, as well as wetland plants, will be featured. The Wetland Monitoring team will provide and share collection techniques used during actual monitoring events and will be available for questions about water sampling and quality ,species monitoring and wildlife observations.

See the calendar at ncsciencefestival.org for all statewide events and additional details about this celebration.

We hope to see you on April 6 (with a raindate of April 7) to learn more about how wetlands are monitored and how to encourage your Wetland Appreciation!

Susan Christman

Program Committee, Carolina Wetland Association

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