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Upcoming Events

July 6 - August 19
[ Thursdays, 3 p.m. ]

Chrysalides & Cocoons
Naturalist Center

Learn about metamorphosis as staff mount butterfly chrysalides and moth cocoons for incubation in the Flutter-By Butterfly nursery.

Free with general admission.

Friday, July 9

CSC Member Night with Hickory Crawdads

Game details at [ www.hickorycrawdads.com ]

Not a CSC member? Join today at (828) 322-8169 or online at
www.catawbascience.org/membership.html

July 12-16

Naturalist Expedition
Pisgah National Forest

Explore scenic mountaintops, starts at night and the cool depths of a cave during this weeklong summer trip for youth and their families.

Call (828) 322-8169 for details and to register.

Tuesday, July 13
[ 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. ]

I Love My Senses
CSC preschool science program

Explore the senses and play “sensible” games. Make a musical instrument and Play Dough to take home.

Cost: $8 per child for members, $15 per child for nonmembers. Accompanying adults are free. Call (828) 322-8169 to pre-register today.

Thursday, July 15
[ 12 to 1 p.m. ]

Butterfly Lunch: Butterfly Gardening

Bring your lunch and learn what plants attract butterflies and provide food and shelter during various stages of development. Program concludes with a special tour of Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat.

Free with general admission.

Wednesday, July 21
[ 3 to 5 p.m. ]

Bugs & Mini-Beasts
Bud Geitner – Rotary Park, Hickory

Discover the many species of insects and often unseen creatures that live in woodlands, on trees, in the soil and lake.

Cost: $5 members, $8 nonmembers. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.
Call (828) 322-8169 to register today.

Friday, July 23
[ 7 p.m. ]

Science After Dark Presents
Laser Floyd Double Feature

Science After Dark presents a double feature night of Pink Floyd and laser lights, including iconic albums Dark Side of the Moon (shows at 6:30 & 9:30 p.m.) and The Wall (shows at 8 & 11 p.m.)

Tickets are $5 per show for members, $8 per show for nonmembers, and must be purchased in advance. Call (828) 322-8169 to reserve seats today.

Saturday, August 7
[ 9 to 11 a.m. ]

Mommy & Me – Butterfly Beauties
CSC preschool science program

Moms and little ones can explore the beauty of butterflies together during a special visit to Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat. Feed butterflies, learn about metamorphosis and make a butterfly to enjoy at home.

Cost: $10 per child for members, $20 per child for nonmembers. Accompanying adults are free. Pre-registration is required. Call (828) 322-8169 to register today.

Tuesday, August 10
[ 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. ]

How Does Your Garden Grow?
CSC preschool science program

Discover the lifecycle of a sunflower and other plants. Make a wildlife garden to take home.

Cost: $8 per child for members, $15 per child for nonmembers. Accompanying adults are free. Call (828) 322-8169 to pre-register today.

Tuesday, August 17
[ 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ]

Science Fair Prep Class

Science Fair enthusiasts can polish up their project potential in this two hour session open to students in upper-elementary and above, as well as parents and teachers interested in learning more about state regulations.

Pre-registration required.
Call (828) 322-8169 for more information and to register today.

Tuesday, August 17
[ 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ]

Science After Dark Presents
Backyard Butterflies

Science After Dark presents a chance for adults to explore Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat, learn about native butterflies and tips to transform backyards into habitats for butterflies, birds and other wildlife. Guest speaker is Dr. Hal Mahan, co-owner of The Compleat Naturalist in Asheville, and a longtime naturalist with a Ph.D. in zoology.

Cost: $5 CSC members, $8 nonmembers
Includes light hors d’oeuvres. Beer & wine available with donation.
Call (828) 322-8169 to reserve your space today.

Thursday, August 19
[ 12 to 1 p.m. ]

Butterfly Lunch
Mysterious Monarchs

Learn about Monarch migration paths to Mexico, back to NC and points beyond. Be among the first to get information about CSC’s Fall Monarch Watch planned along the Blueridge Parkway.

Free with general admission

Saturday, August 28

CSC Member Night at Hickory Motor Speedway

Game details at [ www.HickoryMotorSpeedway.com ]

Not a CSC member? Join today at (828) 322-8169 or online at
www.catawbascience.org/membership.html