Nature at Night
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesStarry, Starry Night Clear winter nights are perfect for stargazing. Come out to Powdermill and away from the city lights for some breathtaking night sky views. (Don’t let the cold take your breath away though. Bundle up!) We will start with a presentation inside, so we won’t miss out even if it’s cloudy. If you have […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar
Ryan Utz Chatham University “Comprehensively quantifying the ecological impact of a pervasive invasive: Surprise, alarm, and indifference inspired by Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry)”
Storytime and More
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesCurious George Makes Maple Syrup George is learning to make pancakes, and he loves them with maple syrup. When he uses the last drop, George wants to make more for his friend. Come learn with George how maple syrup is made as we read this fun story! Afterward, we will venture outdoors in search of […]
Boy Scouts Geology Merit Badge
What is a rock? What is a mineral? Identify rocks and minerals based on color, shape, and other physical properties. Use your new skills, and go on a quest for rocks and minerals at the museum. Conduct hands-on experiments to test chemical and physical properties of minerals. Merit Badge pre-requisites: Geology NONE Merit Badge requirements […]
Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesPass the Syrup 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! What’s That Tree? […]
Spring Homeschool Classes
Explore the natural world in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s homeschool classes. Students ages 5-18 from the local homeschool community can attend winter or spring sessions designed to complement homeschool science curriculums and make homeschooling more convenient, interactive, and engaging for your family.
Nature at Night – Canceled
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesDue to the winter storm, tonight’s program is canceled. Stay safe and warm!
Lecture and Cocktails
Archaeology under the Fairmont: Pittsburgh’s Hotel Museum In 2007, archaeologists discovered 16 sites buried beneath the location planned for the Fairmont Hotel. The site once comprised homes, boarding houses, a botanical shop, a furniture maker, Pittsburgh’s first department store, and Andrew Carnegie’s first office. For 160 years, over 25,000 artifacts lay beneath 22 feet of […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar
Nicole Heller Carnegie Museum of Natural History “Hello from the Anthropocene! Next steps toward a multidisciplinary center at the museum”
Super Science Saturday: Egg-cellent Egg Hunt
Join us for our annual Egg-cellent Egg Hunt! Follow clues that lead to treats, and meet live springtime animals! This event is designed for children 3–10 years old. Scavenger hunt maps and prizes are available on a first come first serve basis.
Closed Easter Sunday
Due to the Easter holiday, the museum will be closed Sunday, April 1, 2018.
Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesAquatic Entomology: What we can learn from stream-dwelling insects How healthy is the water that flows through Powdermill Run? How about the Monongahela River in downtown Pittsburgh, or the creek that flows through your backyard? One way to find out is to look at the animals that live in the water. Macroinvertebrates are abundant in […]
Free Public Lecture
The Serengeti Rules: the Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why it Matters Sean B. Carroll
Jurassic Park After Dark
Put on your best Dr. Grant or Dr. Sattler duds and enter a Jurassic Park costume contest. Learn more about dinosaur museum specimens with docent-led tours. Watch Jurassic Park with our dinosaur expert and pick his brain about the likelihood of Jurassic Park becoming a reality. Meet live animals that share common ancestors with dinosaurs. […]
Nature at Night
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesSalamander Meander Come learn about some of the salamanders (and newts) that live at Powdermill Nature Reserve. After a short presentation, we will head outside to carefully lift rocks and logs in search of these delicate creatures.
Super Science Saturday: Naturefest
Escape the winter doldrums by exploring our action-packed Naturefest! This Super Science Saturday will celebrate Earth Day and explore activities related to our exhibition We Are Nature: Living in the Anthropocene! Meet and greet our exciting live animals, dig into nature-themed activities, enjoy a relevant movie on our big screen, and chat with local environmental […]
Lecture and Cocktails
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 […]
City Nature Challenge: Guided Hike
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesAs 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 […]