Greenville Science Center
729 Dickinson Ave.
Greenville NC 27834
Under Rennovation
252-364-2862
Grifton Nature & Science Center
949 Contentnea Ln.
Grifton, NC 27530
Daily: Sunrise to Sunset
Greenville Science Center
729 Dickinson Avenue • Greenville, NC • (252) 364-2862 Our science learning center and museum located in the heart of Greenville offers exhibits, science camps, and public programs to ignite Eastern North Carolina’s interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in an educational and fun way!
Grifton Nature & Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane • Grifton, NC • (252) 364-2862 Our Grifton location features 400 acres land in southern Pitt County and offers hiking, camping, and kayaking adventures. The Grifton Nature & Science Center is also home to the Chia-Yu Li Planetarium and the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory.november, 2019
01nov5:00 pm9:00 pmEvent OverCreatures of the Night
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UPDATE Due to a dreary weather forecast, we will be postponing our creatures of the night event until November 1st. Same time, location, and exciting events planned! Date: November 1,
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UPDATE
Due to a dreary weather forecast, we will be postponing our creatures of the night event until November 1st. Same time, location, and exciting events planned!
Date: November 1, 2019
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
01nov7:00 pm9:00 pmEvent OverStarry NightPlanetarium Show & Observatory Session
Event Details
Come out to A Time for Science to enjoy an evening planetarium show and a look through the incredible 16-inch telescope in the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory. Admission $5
Event Details
Come out to A Time for Science to enjoy an evening planetarium show and a look through the incredible 16-inch telescope in the Kitty and Max Joyner Observatory. Admission $5 per person. For more information call 252-364-6569 or email brian@atimeforscience.org.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 6, 2019 7:00 pm
02nov10:00 am12:00 pmEvent OverSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm?
Rent a kayak, pfd, paddle, and get a brief lesson before launching into our shallow pond for kayaking. Take a break for a picnic lunch, and then paddle again!
The cost is $10/person. See our website or contact sam@atimeforscience.org for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Event Details
Unlike our Little Paddle of the Little Contentnea, this trip is appropriate for experienced kayakers only. Children should be at least 12 years of age to attempt this 7 mile
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Unlike our Little Paddle of the Little Contentnea, this trip is appropriate for experienced kayakers only. Children should be at least 12 years of age to attempt this 7 mile trip down the Big Contentnea Creek to the boat landing in Grifton. You will be guided by a staff member who will share the ecology and history of the area. We will keep a steady pace on this trip, but we may stop along the way to explore sloughs and cypress swamps. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for birds and other wildlife along the trip.
This $35 trip includes a PDF, kayak, and paddle rental as well as a shuttle back to your vehicle after the paddle. Secure your spot by purchasing a ticket today!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
06nov3:00 pm6:00 pmS.A.G.E. Sisters MeetingA program for middle school aged girls
Event Details
S.A.G.E. (Serious About Girls' Empowerment) Sisters is a program designed for middle school girls to be informed, safe, and confident in the wilderness. Lessons are taught by specialists on topics
Event Details
S.A.G.E. (Serious About Girls’ Empowerment) Sisters is a program designed for middle school girls to be informed, safe, and confident in the wilderness. Lessons are taught by specialists on topics such as fire-building, mental health, and robotics. The program culminates in an overnight backpacking trip where the girls use the skills they’ve been learning. Second and third year participants take on the role of mentor as they continue the program. This is free and open to the public. A shuttle is provided from Grifton School.
Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 20, 2019 4:00 pmdecember 4, 2019 4:00 pmdecember 18, 2019 4:00 pmjanuary 15, 2020 4:00 pmjanuary 29, 2020 4:00 pmfebruary 12, 2020 4:00 pmfebruary 26, 2020 4:00 pmmarch 11, 2020 4:00 pmmarch 25, 2020 4:00 pmapril 8, 2020 4:00 pmapril 22, 2020 4:00 pm
09nov10:00 am12:00 pmEvent OverSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm?
Rent a kayak, pfd, paddle, and get a brief lesson before launching into our shallow pond for kayaking. Take a break for a picnic lunch, and then paddle again!
The cost is $10/person. See our website or contact sam@atimeforscience.org for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
11nov7:30 am5:30 pmEvent OverNovember Teacher Workday CampNovember 11, 2019
Event Details
We offer science-based nature camps during the teacher work days scheduled for Pitt County Schools. Students will explore forests, wetlands, and a variety of
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We offer science-based nature camps during the teacher work days scheduled for Pitt County Schools. Students will explore forests, wetlands, and a variety of freshwater ecosystems through games, lessons, and experiments.
The cost is $25/camper per day
Camps are open to K-5th Graders and take place at our Grifton location.
A Shuttle is available from our Greenville location for $5/day.
Register now space is limited!
Time
(Monday) 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
16nov9:00 am12:00 pmEvent OverEvent CancelledAnnual Fishing DerbyOur annual fishing derby.
Event Details
Date: 11/16/2019 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530 Bring your friends and family for a fun morning of fishing in
Event Details
Date: 11/16/2019
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Bring your friends and family for a fun morning of fishing in our ponds at A Time for Science. The derby begins at 9am and goes until 12pm. We will have prizes for the biggest fish caught in each age category and a prize for the most fish caught in our ‘under 10’ category.
$5/person. Hot dogs will be provided for lunch.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
16nov10:00 am12:00 pmEvent OverSaturday Kayak RentalRent a kayak for use on our shallow pond!
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays
Event Details
The trails at our Grifton location are open for your enjoyment from sunup to sundown every day, but did you know you can also kayak on our ponds on Saturdays between 10 am and 2 pm?
Rent a kayak, pfd, paddle, and get a brief lesson before launching into our shallow pond for kayaking. Take a break for a picnic lunch, and then paddle again!
The cost is $10/person. See our website or contact sam@atimeforscience.org for more information!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Ticket Section Title
Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
20nov4:00 pm6:00 pmS.A.G.E. Sisters MeetingA program for middle school aged girls
Event Details
S.A.G.E. (Serious About Girls' Empowerment) Sisters is a program designed for middle school girls to be informed, safe, and confident in the wilderness. Lessons are taught by specialists on topics
Event Details
S.A.G.E. (Serious About Girls’ Empowerment) Sisters is a program designed for middle school girls to be informed, safe, and confident in the wilderness. Lessons are taught by specialists on topics such as fire-building, mental health, and robotics. The program culminates in an overnight backpacking trip where the girls use the skills they’ve been learning. Second and third year participants take on the role of mentor as they continue the program. This is free and open to the public. A shuttle is provided from Grifton School.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
december 4, 2019 4:00 pmdecember 18, 2019 4:00 pmjanuary 15, 2020 4:00 pmjanuary 29, 2020 4:00 pmfebruary 12, 2020 4:00 pmfebruary 26, 2020 4:00 pmmarch 11, 2020 4:00 pmmarch 25, 2020 4:00 pmapril 8, 2020 4:00 pmapril 22, 2020 4:00 pm
23nov7:30 pm9:30 pmCarolina Skies Astronomy Club Meeting
Event Details
Carolina Skies Astronomy Club (CSAC) invites you to attend their monthly meeting. Connect with others in our community who are passionate and curious about the night sky. If you are
Event Details
Carolina Skies Astronomy Club (CSAC) invites you to attend their monthly meeting. Connect with others in our community who are passionate and curious about the night sky. If you are interested in astronomy but have not purchased a telescope, this is an excellent time to try different types of telescopes and view some interesting objects at the same time! For more information call 252-364-6569 or email brian@atimeforscience.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
ATFS Grifton Nature and Science Center
949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC 28530