Just coming down from an inspiring press event yesterday with @NCDNCR's Secretary Reid Wilson. April Smith of InSitu Explorers challenged residents and visitors to NC to "find their adventure during the year of the trail on the North Carolina Science Trail." We hope you do.

Fantastic day at Hammocks Beach State Park for #YearOfTheTrail! Kayaking and Science. Hard to beat that combination. @ncculture @NCparks #NCPATH

July Explorer Newsletter is now available. Take a look and sign up to receive it so you won't miss a thing! . Read Newsletter: .#NCScienceTrail #ExperienceourScience #ExploreNCScience #NCScienceNews.

Grab your snorkel and head to the Park Rhythms event in Black Mountain's Veterans Park, Thur., July 6 at 6:00 pm. The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail is a series of snorkel sites in the mountain rivers of NC. More --> #BRSnorkelTrail #NCScienceTrail #NCFishes

Ever wonder why dyeing eggs works so much better in vinegar or even shaving cream? Learn more in this Curious Minds Inquire: Art Meets Science blog post from the NC Science Trail. #pH #NCScienceTrail #ScienceatHome

Celebrate NC Parks this July with the Year of the Trail. North Carolina's local, state and national parks provide science adventures for trail enthusiasts of all ages. Artist: Maggie Macintyre. YOTT Events: #YOTT2023 #NCScienceTrail #ExploreNCScience

Spend the morning on the water at South Mountains State Park this July - ranger-led canoeing tours are scheduled for July 11 and July 18. Registration is required --> #Paddling #NCStateParks #NCScienceTrail #SouthMountainsStatePark #ClearCreekReservoir

Pair the 4th with fun hands-on science ideas! From water bottle rockets to the science of fireworks to an LED dance party glove, here are some experiments from to light up and launch summer fun!.#ExperienceourScience #NCScienceTrail

Experience the beauty of fireworks soaring across our mountains, cities, and beaches. @VisitNC lists fireworks all over NC for us this Independence Day and all summer. Find a fireworks near you. #Fireworks #Happy4th #IndependenceDay #NCScienceTrail

Unlock the mysteries of science with Greensboro Science Center's NEW podcast - "Science Unlocked." This is very exciting. We'll be watching too!.

Jul and Aug = entomology season @ecoExplore. This season, you'll be able to earn cool moth and bug badges. So hop on to iNaturalist with your 5-13 year old kids and start snapping. Learn more --> #ecoExplore #iNaturalist #CitizenScience #NCScienceTrail

It's World Firefly Day. Did you know that as recently as 50 years ago 50 million fireflies were harvested in the US for the luminescent chemical in their bodies? But that chemical can now be synthetically produced in labs!. #WorldFireflyDay #NCScienceTrail #ExperienceourScience

Every year, wildfires burn millions of acres across the US. Today, we honor the firefighters who protect the nation’s wildlands. Did you know that you can track active wildfires in NC using this online tool? #WildlandFirefighterDay #NCScienceTrail

On #AmericanZooDay, we are highlighting our Zoo Partners that are accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, setting the standard for animal welfare and conservation. #NCZoo, #GreensboroScienceCenter, #WNCNatureCenter #MuseumofLifeandScience #AZA #Zoos #NCScienceTrail

#LedZeppelin/#Metallica/#PinkFloyd fans don't miss tonight's laser light shows @IngramPlanetarium at Sunset Beach. Friday all summer long. Info and tickets: #WorldAsteroidDay #LaserLightShow #NCScienceTrail #ExperienceourScience

Explore our universe! Learn about planets, the Solar System, and news from Outer Space. Every day at 2:00 PM at the @Kaledium's Space: Live in Winston-Salem! Free with admission. #WorldAsteroidDay #NCScienceTrail #Asteriods #ExperienceourScience

The Cummins Planetarium at the @ImperialCenter in Rocky Mount has a full schedule of Planetarium Shows today starting at 1:00pm today - starting with Earth, Moon & Sun. Check the schedule here for more information --> #WorldAsteroidDay #NCScienceTrail

Get to @MoreheadPlanetarium for the Magic TreeHouse® Space Mission, every Wed, Fri and Sat until Aug 23, 10:30 am-11:30 am. Follow Jack and Annie's exciting adventure to meet both an astronomer and an astronaut. Tickets: PREVIEW:

To remember the impact of the Tunguska asteroid in Siberia in 1908, World Asteroid Day is celebrated on 30 June by a UN resolution in 2016. The NC Science Trail features Planetariums today to rase asteroid awareness. #WorldAsteroidDay #NCScienceTrail #NCPlanetariums

Join Discovery Place-Science in Charlotte for the Discovery Through Design Showcase. See LEGO design challenges completed by 2,000 students in the community. June 30-July 3. Free with regular admission. Learn more --> #NCScienceTrail #LEGO #Discovery

In July, @ecoExplore and @ScienceacrossNC celebrate Moth Week. How can YOU get ready? Read about how to attract moths to your yard by Chris Goforth, Head of Citizen Science for #NCMNS. How to attract moths --> #CitizenScience #MothWeek #NCScienceTrail