Join Dr. Erik Patel, Duke Lemur Center’s SAVA Conservation Project Director to hear his accounts of all the work and dedication that is required to make conservation a reality in the forests of Madagascar. Dr. Patel has been working in Madagascar for more than 12 years and has been managing all of our critical conservation […]
In celebration of the new IMAX movie, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, featuring some of Durham’s own lemurs, the Duke Lemur Center will be hosting a Lemur Week around the Triangle. The week kicks off Sat. March 29 at Fullsteam, when the brewery will debut a special Lemur Beer made with Malagasy vanilla. The fun continues with […]
Mommy and Me pre-school event! On Saturday, March 22nd, 2014, from 10:00-11:00am mothers and children ages 3-5 are invited to join author Angie Marino and Bright Horse Afterschool Art instructor Kim (Greene) Murdock for a craft class, book reading and book signing. Older […]
Join the DLC Education team and former DLC volunteer, A.C. Tempel for a free book reading at the Lemur Landing visitor’s center on Saturday, February 15th at 11:00am. Reservation required as space is limited. Please call 919-401-7240 to ensure your spot! A.C. Tempel first began her education about lemurs while volunteering for the Duke Primate […]
The wonderful staff at NOSH are teaming up with the Duke Lemur Center once again! NOSH will donate 10% of all sales to the DLC on Valentine’s day 2/14/14. If you visit NOSH during the hours of 11:30-1:30 or 6-8pm you can meet Maky, the DLC mascot and be entered in a raffle for all sorts […]
Brief Description Madagascar is one of the highest conservation priorities on the planet due to its high level of endemic biota, and the rapid rate at which much of that biota is unfortunately disappearing. Join us for an adventure to experience the unique plants, animals, and culture on the exotic island of Madagascar – including […]