February Message: SciFest at Hemlock Bluffs

Susan Christman • March 12, 2023

Dear Wetland Supporters,

The North Carolina Science Festival happens each year in April throughout the state of North Carolina and is a month long celebration of science!! Hundreds of events focusing on fun and interactive experiences take place in schools, community parks, museums, wildlife parks and wherever learning can take place.

This year, Carolina Wetlands Association will help with that engagement, inspiring learners of all ages to participate in wetlands appreciation with 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 this wetland celebration. Mark the date - Saturday, April 1 from 10-1 near the Stevens Nature Center building on site.

Preserve visitors will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities encouraging a better understanding of the wetland ecosystem and the plants and animals that depend on this unique environment. The Wetland Monitoring team will provide additional data collection and share demonstration and collection techniques used during actual monitoring events and will be available for questions about water sampling and quality, species monitoring and wildlife observations.

Event Details

If you are looking for a day of outside adventures to support science and wetlands, come to Hemlock Bluffs on April 1, any time from 10-1. Add this to your calendar of April events – NC SciFest, Wetland Discovery with Carolina Wetlands Association.

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

We hope to see you on April 1 to learn more about how we monitor wetlands!

Susan Christman

Program Committee, Carolina Wetlands Association

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