The Nest

Spotted in the garden this week 👀 one of our smallest visitors enjoying a quiet moment outdoors!

Step into the garden and meet the amazing creatures that call it home! 🐞 Join us for our second Garden Party of the season on Saturday, May 16th from 10–11 AM as we celebrate spring and all the tiny neighbors that help our garden grow. This program is FREE and open to families of all ages.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for making this happen: Franklin Street Pediatric Dentistry Southern States Cooperative

A little note that says it all 💛

We’re counting down the days until summer camp ☀️ Get ready for hands-on creativity, big adventures, and nonstop fun all summer long. Learn more and grab your spot today before it fills up! https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/camps-at-the-nest/

We are so excited to be part of the North Carolina Science Festival this month! You can find our upcoming garden programs and many other wonderful STEM events for families on the North Carolina Science Festival website. It is a fantastic resource for exploring science across the state, and we can't wait to see you in the garden to celebrate.

Visit https://ncsciencefestival.org/ to plan your next adventure. 🌿

Make a difference this summer at The Nest ☀️

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our summer camps, garden programs, and other activities. We’d love to have you on the team!

Learn more about camps: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/548644224
Other volunteer opportunities: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/284797181

Junior Gardeners is BACK at The Nest starting April 2nd! This free, informal program runs every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM through October 29th in our Outdoor Learning Garden.

There is no registration required—just drop in to get your hands dirty in the dig plot and help us care for the garden. We look forward to seeing you there!🌻

We’re loving this warm weather ☀️ The garden at The Nest is open year-round, and the first blooms are starting to show. Come by and soak it all in!

Step into adventure this Spring Break! 👣 See if your feet can match up to a dinosaur’s at camp—fun, learning, and dino-sized memories await! March 30th - April 3rd

Register here: https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/camps-at-the-nest/

School’s Out Camp at The Nest is happening March 30–April 3. Spend five fun-filled days exploring everything from the layers of the Earth to the farthest stars in the galaxy with hands-on experiments, creative builds, and out-of-this-world discoveries.

Register here: https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/camps-at-the-nest/

March PNO at The Nest is here!

📅 3/6 – Parents Night Out
🧠 3/20 – Celebrate National Brain Week

Drop the kids for a night of fun, games, and hands-on activities while you enjoy a well-deserved evening out! 💛

Register here: https://ncchildrensmuseum.org/programs-at-the-nest/