Located in west Raleigh, Prairie Ridge Ecostation is the outdoor extension of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Prairie Ridge boasts a green Outdoor Classroom, a native plant garden and arboretum, a series of ponds and vernal pools and a trail system winding through the prairie and forest.
The Nature PlaySpace is a safe, popular space for nature-based play for young children. Enjoy nature and science public programs year-round, as well as numerous opportunities to participate in real scientific research through citizen science.
