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Vulcan Materials Company: Joseph Andres Gutierrez Geology - Earth Science Museum and Education Center (Winston-Salem, NC): See the museum exhibits on rocks and minerals as well as a rock quarry with large category equipment and an overlook. The center also offers wildlife habitat preservation and environmental education at a number of its quarries across the state.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Colburn Earth Science Museum (Asheville, NC): The best rock and mineral specimens from the Burnham Standish Colburn collection are housed in the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Students will enjoy the programs that are centered around this collection of fossils, gems, and North Carolina minerals.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

North Carolina Mining Museum (Little Switzerland, NC): A visit to this area is as educational as it is fun. Students will learn the history of mining in the North Carolina mountains and enjoy exploring a real mine and panning for gems.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area (Jefferson, NC): Discover the plants and animals as well as rocks and minerals that can be found at this state park in Ashe County.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Old Pressley Sapphire Mine (Canton, NC): Students can try doing some mining and learn how the rocks and gemstones were formed.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum (Franklin, NC): Gems, minerals, fossils, Indian artifacts, and much more can be found at the Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium (Gastonia, NC): The museum provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about the natural resources of North Carolina and its Piedmont region.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County (Hendersonville, NC): A wonderful selection of minerals, gemstones, fossils, and Native American artifacts can be found in this museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Imagination Station (Wilson, NC): Slither and slide, hop and bop, run and jump, explore and discover Imagination Station where Science rocks and kids rule!; Format: article/field trip opportunity

KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum (Rutherfordton, NC): The interactive exhibits at this children’s museum spark the imagination and kids have fun as they play and learn.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Allison Woods (Statesville, NC): Offers outdoor classroom educational opportunities at Allison Woods or in your classroom for students age 6 and up.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Discovery Place and the Charlotte Nature Museum (Charlotte, NC): Discovery Place offers hands-on activities in all areas of science for students at both the Discovery Halls and Charlotte Nature Museum.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Eno River State Park (Durham, NC): 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.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Stone Mountain State Park (Roaring Gap, NC): This park not only allows enjoying the beauty of the area but also provides instruction in basic geologic concepts.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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