Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC) offers FREE guided tours of the bird banding lab and research facility. Attendees must arrive by 8:00 a.m. in order to join the tour. These behind-the-scenes experiences allow people to visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data […]

Join us at the Nature Center for a fun bird-themed program geared towards some of the youngest members of the flock (ages 3-5). We will gather rain or shine to enjoy a storytime, craft, and a wee bird walk on one of our nature trails. Please pre-register for this event. Children under 18 yrs of […]

Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]

Join us for Owling at the Moon! We will have a bonfire, crafts, owl pellet dissections and other activities, and our staff will even try to catch an owl! This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is requested […]

Climate in Rural Systems Partnership Although Western PA may seem removed from the most drastic impacts of climate change, scientists who study plants and animals are documenting climate-connected changes in local habitats. Building on a long history of conservation and community action in our region, local organizations and municipalities are working towards climate resilience in […]

Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]

Winter Wildlife Every spring in western Pennsylvania, a dawn chorus announces the return of brightly colored songbirds. The seasonal turn of late fall into early winter is also marked by the return of birds - species whose breeding territories are located hundreds of miles to the north. This presentation will use museum specimens to help […]

Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]

Entomology Never Sleeps: The Curious Lives of Winter-active Insects ​Christmas Bird Counts are a well-known winter tradition, but what about Christmas Bug Counts? Some insects thrive in wintery conditions and can only be found during this otherwise sleepy time of year. Andrea Kautz, an entomologist at Powdermill Nature Reserve, will talk about these fascinating creatures, […]

Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]

Not very long ago, Eastern Bluebird populations were in decline. Thanks to many dedicated lovers of nature, they are doing much better. Can this improvement be sustained? Join us and explore the bluebird’s history in Pennsylvania, their uncertain future, and what you can do to help. Following the lecture, participants will have the opportunity to […]

Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]

Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and engaging strategies. Open to all, whether this is your first or hundredth time playing. Pre-registration required.

Nights below freezing and days above mean something very special in the world of sweet stuff: maple syrup! Join us as we explore the art of maple sugaring. We will learn a bit about the history and the process, and then we will get to see it in action! Join us as we explore seasonal […]

Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and engaging strategies. Open to all, whether this is your first or hundredth time playing. Pre-registration required.

Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]

What makes that noise that sounds like "Peent" in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and see their stunning sky dance. We’ll walk from the Nature Center to a field where they regularly display. This is a family-friendly event. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and […]

Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and engaging strategies. Open to all, whether this is your first or hundredth time playing. Pre-registration required.

What makes that noise that sounds like "Peent" in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and see their stunning sky dance. We’ll walk from the Nature Center to a field where they regularly display. This is a family-friendly event. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and […]

Our Open House days are FREE behind-the-scenes experiences for people to visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. Visitors are also able to visit PARC's flight tunnel and hear about how we're studying avian perception of glass to provide glass […]