Getting to use a microscope seemed to be pretty popular
It’s October so it’s got to be time for the state fair. The weather has been pretty spectacular for the most part thus far into the 11 day run. The economy has seemed to have little effect on the attendance and there is plenty of fried things from macaroni & cheese to fried Ho Ho’s to keep a cardiologist happy. In between those deep fried treats and the carnies trying to separate ya from your money with a chance to win an over sized stuffed animal wander down to the NC Wildlife tent. They got an educational exhibit that chances are pretty good your kids will just see as fun.
Visit the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s exhibit at the N.C. State Fair to learn how the Commission uses science and public involvement to conserve wildlife.
The exhibit, located downhill from the Village of Yesteryear, is open to the public 3-8 p.m. on Oct. 13, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Oct. 14-23.
“Fairgoers will learn how Wildlife Commission biologists work with the public to study wildlife across the state. We’ll showcase studies of mourning doves and gopher frogs, black bears and Northern flying squirrels,” said Margaret Martin, field outreach manager for the Commission. “The exhibit has fun, hands-on activities for children and adults alike.”
Visitors to the exhibit can view an electrofishing boat that biologists use to study fish, check out a huge trap used to study bears, and see how scientists determine the age of various animal species.
Visitors also can learn how hunters help the Commission gather data that is used to help manage wildlife, and how biologists use the diversity of aquatic animals to help them evaluate water quality.
As in previous years, visitors can try their hand at the air rifle range and learn about firearms safety from Wildlife Enforcement Officers and Hunter Education Specialists. Buttons featuring this year’s animal – the gopher frog –also will be available.
Scopes for looking under the water
I was pretty impressed at how engaged the kids were with this exhibit and getting to do a lot of hands on fun activities.
People making their way through the tent
So if you plan to head out to the state fair be sure to check out the NC Wildlife Resources exhibit its worth it even if they don’t have anything on a stick or something rolled in batter and deep fried.
