Biomimicry: Nature as a Mentor
Biomimicry: Nature as a Mentor
November 17 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Free
Learn about biomimicry at Swift Creek Bluffs!
Biomimicry (from the Greek bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is the practice of looking at how plants, animals, and ecosystems solve problems and then copying those designs to solve human challenges. It’s not about using nature as a resource (like cutting down trees for wood); it’s about learning from nature as a mentor.
Join Hike Leader, Leigh Aultman, for a morning of Biological Storytelling. We will walk the short creek loop trail with up to six stops where stories will be shared about local organisms' biological adaptations and how those adaptations and innovations can inform human designs. This is a free event, but preregistration is required. Due to the size of the parking lot, we will keep the hiking group small and ask that you register by vehicle rather than individual. Feel free to bring guests but please carpool to ensure we have enough space in the parking lot.
Details
- Date: November 17
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Time:
9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Cost: Free
Organizer
- Amaya Horner
- Email ahorner@triangleland.org
Venue
- Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve
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7800 Holly Springs Rd
Raleigh, NC 27606 United States + Google Map
Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, you will be contacted by email for a call on cancellation or postponement. At our Williamson and Brumley South Nature Preserves, due to the multi-use trail systems, we close the trails to the public if there has been rain to try and prevent erosion and detrimental impact. Please note that this event falls under this category and will be cancelled if the trails are closed.