Science and Nature Program

Cicadapalooza!
After 17 years underground, periodical cicada Brood VIII is resurfacing at Powdermill! Come celebrate this spectacular natural phenomenon at Cicadapalooza! Learn all about cicada biology, morphology, songs, behavior, distribution, and much more. After the lecture, we will venture outside to look at and listen to Brood VIII in action, and then you can pin your own cicada to take home. We’ll also have microscope stations for viewing these beautiful animals up close, and other cicada-related activities for the whole family. Hope to see you there!