Events

Where Have All the Wildflowers Gone? Restoring Healthy Woodlands

Dr. Bernd Blossey explores invasive plants, deer, and the reshaping of our forested landscapes.

Spring Photography Bird Walk in the Lowlands

As we walk Cary's grounds, wildlife photographer Dr. Loren Merrill will discuss bird IDs, and offer tips and insights into the technical and conceptual aspects of bird photography.

Nature Stories: Cary Trail Celebration with Local Libraries

Take a guided walk along our Wappinger Creek trail, participate in an eco-scavenger hunt, and learn about Cary science and education programs and volunteer opportunities. This special event will also feature offerings from several local libraries.

Ecology is Everywhere: Studying Urban Ecosystems

Target grades: K-12
Subject areas: Science teachers

Explore protocols that support student investigations into climate change impacts on residents (human and non-human) of urban landscapes.

Microbes to Mountains: Interactions and Functions Across Ecosystem Scales

Speaker: Dr. Aimée Classen, University of Michigan

Nutrient Limitation in Tropical Forests

Speaker: Dr. Kelly M. Andersen, Missouri Botanical Garden