From Southern Pines Pilot:
Nature never sleeps, so the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, in Raleigh, will open its new wing, the Nature Research Center (NRC), with a 24-hour grand opening beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 20.
This celebration is expected to attract 50,000 visitors and capture global imagination, national recognition and local attention, while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability.
The 80,000-square-foot expansion includes several green features, including LED lights from CREE, a green roof to reduce runoff, water collection in cisterns, and photovoltaic panels.
Invitees include Gov. Bev Perdue, legislative leaders, NRC supporters, visionaries in sustainability, and “rock stars” in science like Mark Moffett, Jane Goodall and Paul Rose.
To prepare for the grand opening of the new wing, the museum is closed until 5 p.m. April 20.
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