Durham County

Eno River State Park, Photograph from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Tourism Division website.

Field trip opportunities

Bennett Place (Durham)

This is Civil War historic landmark was the location of the largest troop surrender of the Civil War.

Duke Homestead (Durham)

Find information about the history of the Duke family, their home, and the tobacco industry. Also read about the cultivation of tobacco and examine the historical photos that accompany this text.

Duke University Primate Center (Durham)

Includes information about the feeding, reproduction, habitat and behavior of a variety of primates including lemurs, fat-tailed dwarves, and more.

Eno River State Park (Durham)

Students will learn about the plants and animals found in Eno River State Park as well as the importance of water quality and stewardship to their local watershed.

Haw River Festival Learning Celebration (Bynum)

Don't miss this fun and informative festival celebrating the Haw River, its history, and the creatures that live there.

Historic Stagville (Durham)

Read about the history of the plantation, the Bennehan and Cameron families who owned the plantation, the slave community, the structures on the plantation, and the effect the Civil War had on Stagville Plantation.

Museum of Life and Science (Durham)

Packed with highly interactive exhibits, the Museum of Life and Science showcases aerospace, weather, geology, Carolina wildlife, farmyard, train rides, traveling exhibits, gift shops, café and more culminating with the tropical Magic Wings Butterfly House and Bayer CropScience Insectarium.

National Institute of Environmental Health (Durham)

Tour the National institute of Environmental Health campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and learn about environmental health as well as career options for those who are interested in going into the field of biomedical research.

Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (Durham)

Originally settled by the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, the Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area has a diversity of natural communities including undisturbed forest and a wide variety of wildlife species.

Schoolhouse of Wonder (Durham)

The nature programs offered by the Schoolhouse of Wonder can be held at the Nature Center or in your classroom. With hands-on experience, students learn the importance of taking care of the Earth.

Storm Water Education (Durham)

Students will learn about stormwater runoff and pollution prevention when they visit the City of Durham Public Works Department.

The Scrap Exchange (Durham)

Tap into your students creativity with a trip to the Scrap Exchange in Durham. Donated scrap materials that were destined for the landfill can be used to make fun art projects and help students learn the importance of recycling.

Water Conservation/Public Education Programs (Durham)

A wonderful service provided by the city of Durham Water Management Department to inform the community and K-12 students about the importance of conservation of our most important natural resource - water.

West Point on the Eno (Durham)

This park offers environmental and historical programs for K-12 students in beautiful, natural surroundings.

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