Science and Nature Lecture: Black Bears in Pennsylvania
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PADid you know bears are not true hibernators? Join us for a look into the habits and life cycles of Pennsylvania’s only bear species—the black bear! Learn how wildlife experts […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin 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. […]
Super Science Saturday: All Things Tiny
At the MuseumJoin museum staff to explore everything microscopic and unseen! Have you ever wondered how scientists study things too small to see? Meet Madagascar hissing cockroaches Woodrow and Franklin and look […]
Teen Night: Field Science
At the MuseumAre you interested in learning about Archaeology and Paleontology? Join us for Teen Night all about field science! Learn the difference between these two scientific fields and see the tools […]
NIGHT LIFE AFTER DARK
At the MuseumThe natural world goes wild at night! Get up close and learn about nocturnal animals. Discover the plants and fungi that grow better in the dark. Explore the night sky […]
Science and Nature Lecture: Tick Talk
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAParasitic arachnids and what to do to keep you and your pets safe when you’re outdoors. Join us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A […]
Midday Musings: A Senior Social
At the MuseumLooking for an exciting way to spend your morning or afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring activities […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin 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. […]
Super Science Saturday: Land of the Giants
At the MuseumSomething big is coming! Take a closer look at some of the largest specimens in our collection, from mammoths to giant geodes. Learn how our planet has supported enormous organisms […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin 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. […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAPowdermill 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 […]
Carnegie Discoverers: The Past, Present and Future of Our Anthropology Collection: A Discussion with the New Collection Manager
At the MuseumKristina Gaugler, MA, Collection Manager, Anthropology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History With over 100,000 objects from around the world, CMNH’s ethnographic collections are a source of knowledge and inspiration. Becoming […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAOur 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 […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin 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. […]
Carnegie Discoverers: Can Conservation Areas Support People and Biodiversity? A Case-study of Biocultural Stewardship in the Hawaiian Islands
At the MuseumNicole Heller, PhD, Associate Curator, Anthropocene, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Protected areas are designed to protect biodiversity, but they are also linked to the dispossession of land and lifeways […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum
At the MuseumLooking for family-friendly activities to do for Halloween? Costumes are encouraged for a nature-themed Halloween celebration! Investigate seasonal specimens that are not usually on display, including jumping spiders, hairy tarantulas, […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin 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. […]
Super Science Saturday: Animal Communication
At the MuseumAnimals may not talk, but they have much to share! From seismic elephant vibrations to silverback gorilla body postures, from scent-marking cats to dancing insects, the world around us is […]
Carnegie Discoverers: Collections and Anthropogenic Change: The Link Between Acquiring New Specimens and Deciphering the Impacts of Land Use and Climate Changes on Amphibians
At the MuseumJennifer A. Sheridan, PhD, Assistant Curator, Amphibians and Reptiles, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Curators build collections for a number of reasons, from documenting biodiversity to deciphering evolutionary relationships among […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin 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. […]
