Science and Nature Lecture: Maple Sugaring
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PANights 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 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Effects of Urbanization on Plant Phenology
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Effects of Urbanization on Plant Phenology" Speaker: Daijiang Li, Louisiana State University. This event will take place Monday, March 27 at Noon online via Zoom. […]
Educator Workshop: City Nature Challenge
At the MuseumHelp your students contribute their experience and expertise to a global community science project! This workshop will explore the surprising biodiversity of habitats like sidewalk cracks, suburban parking lots, and […]
What Do Animals Talk About?
Earth TheaterWith Brooke Barker, acclaimed, bestselling author and illustrator Special guest Dr. John Wible, Curator of Mammals Pittsburgh-based author and illustrator Brooke Barker (Sad Animal Facts) discusses her new book, How […]
Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PALearn 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 […]
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. […]
Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAWhat 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 […]
Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PALearn 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 […]
Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAWhat 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 […]
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 […]
Super Science Saturday:
Egg-stravaganza
At the Museum
Looking for family-friendly spring-themed activities? Join us for Egg-stravaganza! The egg-citement returns with our annual springtime scavenger hunt and an egg-cellent line-up of things to do with kids! From tiny […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guided Bird Walk
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin us for one of our guided Bird Walks to explore the trails at Powdermill Nature Reserve and learn how to find and identify birds in their native habitats. These […]
Science and Nature Lecture: Pennsylvania Bats: An overview of species, challenges, and conservation strategies
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PABats have numerous ecological and economic benefits including, for species in the northeast U.S., insect suppression and nutrient distribution. Yet the negative stereotypes and myths associated with bats can adversely […]
Carnegie Discoverers: Plant and Climate Change: Predicting the Future by Looking to the Past
At the MuseumSpeaker: Benjamin R. Lee, PhD, National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, Holden Arboretum, University of Pittsburgh; Botany, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Climate change poses one of the largest existential threats […]
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 […]
Earth Day Walks at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin us for Earth Day Nature Walks at Powdermill! On Saturday, April 22, explore the trails with your choice of hike through the nature reserve. During each walk we’ll demonstrate […]
Guided Bird Walk
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PAJoin us for one of our guided Bird Walks to explore the trails at Powdermill Nature Reserve and learn how to find and identify birds in their native habitats. These […]
