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PINE TREE POLLEN

New study says pine tree pollen  unlikely to cause
spring allergies.

 

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Sparrows help detect dangerous contaminants near human communities.


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HOUSE SPARROWS

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'A BEARS’ FALL FEAST 

A new study casts light on our bears’ autumn feeding behavior.

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LETS GO TROLLING

Learn what was behind the recent troll invasion at
Dorethea Dix Park.​​​​

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Four  NASA astronauts
splash down to earth
after a 10-day trip
around the moon.

 

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RETURN FROM MOON

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NCSU creates courses
for students and
educators to learn about
nuclear reactors.

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NUCLEAR EDUCATION

CONVERSATION CORNER

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

The Haw River Assembly
is a nonprofit that helps
restore and protect the
Haw River and Jordan Lake

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SAVING OUR WILDLIFE

See what happened when
the planned completion of
Interstate 540 threatened
6 endangered aquatic species

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“OLLI” AT DUKE UNIVERSITY

OLLI at Duke is an inclusive community of nearly 2,000 adults who  share a love of learning and social engagement.

AT THE FAIR

May 15-17  Got to Be NC Festival

Family friendly down-home celebration North Carolina Style (free event)

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May 23  Pet Bird Fair

Exotic Birds from around the world, buy bird related items, raffle to benefit Avian Research and  Conservation. (tickets required)  Learn more

May 23-24  Repticon Raleigh 

Live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products, learn about reptiles and exotic animals. (tickets required).  Learn more

May 23-24  Model Train Show  

Model train merchandise and memorabilia. Hourly door prize drawings. Train Talks,. craftsman's showcase, food concessions. (tickets required)  Learn more

LATEST NEWS

The updated 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is now available and helps protect against the most common variants of the virus circulating now. Find where to get your shot here

North Carolina offers free mpox vaccines amid new cases of virus since beginning of 2024. Find out more here.Get your shot here

The Town of Holly Springs was recently recognized as being in the top 10% of U.S. Cities for Service Delivery - read about it here

US News & World Report ranks Cary 5 and Apex 7 in a survey of the best major cities to live in the U.S.  Read about it here!

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