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What Does “Good” Look Like? A New Model for Human and Ecological Health
Climate change, food and water security crises, declines in human and ecological health, and loss of biodiversity and habitats are all serious symptoms caused and intensified by the lifestyles we lead in the West–lifestyles that set a standard for the rest of the world. Many of us are focused on addressing these symptoms, which is important in the short run; but, it is more important in the long run that we address the cause, which is the way we live. Being less bad is not good enough anymore. Follow the journey of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in search of a regenerative way to build and
operate. Learn how this public garden seeks to create a new model for living that improves the health of people and the planet.
Richard Piacentini, PhD, Executive Director, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Live Animal Encounters
Meet the live animals that call Carnegie Museum of Natural History home at Live Animal Encounters.
City Nature Challenge: Guided Hike
As part of City Nature Challenge 2018 for the Pittsburgh region, join us at Powdermill Nature Reserve for a hike up Porcupine Ridge Trail! Matt Webb, Urban Bird Conservation Coordinator for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, PA, will give a quick introduction to iNaturalist at the Nature Center at 9 am before leading this this three-mile out-and-back hike. Bring your water, hat, and smart device to take lots of pictures to help us show the world how biodiverse the Pittsburgh region is!
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar
Matt Lamanna
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
“Awakening the titans: Discovering giant new dinosaurs in the southern continents”
Storytime and More
The Beeman
Honey is a delicious treat, but where does honey come from? Bees! Honey bees make the honey we love, and The Beeman helps get it to us. Come listen to this story about The Beeman and how he gathers honey from his apiary. After the story, we will practice our dance moves as we imitate the waggle dance bees use to tell each other about food.
Junior and Cadette First Aid Badge
Girl Scouts can visit the museum to learn first aid skills and practice what to do in the event of an emergency. Come prepared to ask questions about how to respond in the event of an emergency with our visiting first responder! Girl Scouts will also assemble their own personal first aid kit. Juniors and Cadettes who complete the workshop will receive the First Aid Badge.
Badge requirements met during workshop:
First Aid (Juniors): Step 1 Choice 1, Step 2 Choice 2, Step 3 Choice 1, Step 4 Choice 2, Step 5 Choice 1
First Aid (Cadettes): Step 1 Choice 3, Step 2 Choice 1, Step 3 Choice 1, Step 4 Choice 3, Step 5 Choice 1
Registration fee includes same-day admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one Girl Scout registered adult per five scouts for groups or one Girl Scout registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership.
Register
Saturday, May 12, 2018
9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m.
Fees and Registration: $20
Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
An In-depth Introduction to Honey Bees
Honey bees are an important part of our lives. They pollinate many flowers, help with fruit production, and of course make honey! So much more than a stinging insect, honey bees should be loved by all. Join local beekeeper Brian Grindle for an exploration into the lives of these beneficial creatures. After the lecture, we will head outside to look for some honey bees in the gardens of Powdermill.
Hive Alive!
You may think of honey bees as annoying, stinging insects, but they are so much more. Honey bees make our honey, pollinate our flowers, even give us fruit! Come learn about these wonderful insects and their homes in this hands-on exploration of honey bees. After the activity, we will head outside in search of these buzzing beauties.
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar
Kristi Curry-Rogers
Macalester College
TBA
Nature at Night
THE MESSENGER Documentary
THE MESSENGER is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the compassionate people who are working to turn the tide. The film takes viewers on a visually stunning journey revealing how the problems facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet and ourselves.
View the official trailer for THE MESSENGER. Please note this is a documentary containing emotional footage that may not be suitable for some viewers.
Lecture and Cocktails
The Outcomes of the Discoverers Herpetological Expedition to Vilcabamba
The final results of the February 2017 Discoverers-sponsored expedition will be presented. The expedition goals included the following: to inventory species diversity of amphibians and reptiles in one of the most remote areas of the Amazon, to study how the community composition changes with elevation and habitat changes, and to provide baseline data for management and conservation of the Otishi National Park and the Ashaninka Communal Reserve. The inventory revealed the existence of 26 species of amphibians and 12 species of reptiles among which 10 species have been confirmed as new species and three are candidates pending further analysis.
José Padial, PhD, Research Associate, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Department of Herpetology, American Museum of Natural History
Super Science Saturday: Found in Pennsylvania
Learn more about the people, places and things that call PA home! Meet local experts studying native species and preserving local culture. Check out items in the collection that are unique to the area, and learn to identify all different kinds of nature in your own backyard.
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar
Kristin Winchell
University of Massachucetts, Boston
“Novel habitat use and adaptation in urban lizards”
Brownie Bugs Badge and Daisy Bugs Patch
Calling all Girl Scouts! Explore the big wide world of tiny bugs. Visit the museum to learn about what they eat, how they move, and where they live. Look closely at museum specimens, and watch real live bugs in action. Make your own butterfly, and draw a buggy poster! Brownies who complete the workshop will receive the Bugs Badge and Daisies who complete the workshop will receive the Bug Patch.
Badge requirements met during workshop: Bugs (Brownies) Step 1 Choice 1, Step 2 Choice 3, Step 3 Choice 1, Step 4 Choice 1, Step 5 Choice 3
Registration fee includes same-day admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one Girl Scout registered adult per five scouts for groups or one Girl Scout registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership.
Register
Saturday, June 2, 2018
9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m.
Fees and Registration: $22
Lecture and Cocktails
A City Built for a God: Archaeology at Antinoupolis
The Roman emperor Hadrian’s trip down the Nile in 130 CE is infamous, not least because his companion–the Greek youth, Antinous–supposedly fell from their boat and drowned. Because of Egyptian beliefs, Antinous was deified after death, and Hadrian founded a city for the cult of the new god at Antinoupolis (city of Antinous). An overview of the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and Italian Archaeological Mission of the University of Florence’s ongoing archaeological fieldwork at the site will be given. One of the Mission’s main goals is to make a complete archaeological and architectural picture of the Hadrianic city. New finds from February 2017 and 2018 investigations of the city’s sacred landscape will be highlighted.
Erin Peters, PhD, Assistant Curator of Science and Research, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day
Wander through our world-class Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition hall, dig for fossils in Bone Hunters’ Quarry, and take part in hands-on, dinosaur-themed activities. Meet reptiles from the museum’s living collection, meet our dinosaur puppet, and watch Jurassic Park in the Earth Theater!
Potterfest After Dark
Come explore the museum by night this summer at a special 21+ event that is all about witches, wizards, and magic in the natural world. The museum will host a slew of Hogwarts-inspired activities that invite you to step into the world of Harry Potter to brush up on “Potions,” “Care of Magical Creatures,” and more magical subjects!
Polish your wand and wear your best robes for our costume contest, and embark on a wizard-themed scavenger hunt through the museum! Enjoy signature cocktails, and dance to DJ Bill Jakub from Pittsburgh Vibes Unlimited.
Tickets $15 ($13 for Members)
Super Science Saturday: Scientist Takeover
Did you know that paleontologists, botanists, zoologists, and many other scientists are studying nature and making discoveries at the museum? Meet real scientists, and learn more about what they do!
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