# Exploration Station: American Bison at Historic Yates Mill

> Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 1 – Nov 30
- Where: Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space
- Official page: https://apm.activecommunities.com/wakeparks/Activity_Search/exploration-station-american-bison/9411?locale=en-US
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A self-guided drop-in table inside the A.E. Finley Center for National Bison Day month: learn about bison ecology, history and their long relationship with people.

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