Pedaltopia via Communitopia
Join Communitopia for their fall Pedal for a Purpose, Pedal-topia this year! Each fall, Communitopia’s supporters and stakeholders come together for an annual climate ride fundraiser to both raise funds […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Homeschool Class: Build Your Own Museum (Ages 5-7)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesInvestigate all the small things in our world—from animals to rocks and minerals and everything in between! Build your own mini museum collection as we explore the exhibits. Grow your […]
Homeschool Class: It’s About Time (Ages 8-10)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesGrab your time travel gear and explore a different mystery from the past during each class! From life before dinosaurs to the present day, analyze fossils and artifacts that document […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA.
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA. Speaker: Shayla Monroe Aurochsen, the swift and powerful wild predecessors of domesticated […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesA behind-the-scenes experience as research is being done! Visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. […]
Science and Nature Lecture
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! Discover the wonders of fantastic fall foliage as we explore why leaves change color and how this […]
Sensory Friendly Hours: Booseum
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the museum in a sensory-friendly environment and celebrate Halloween. Listen to some Halloween-themed stories, visit with our animal ambassadors, and learn more spooky specimens in our collection. Tours and […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWander through our haunted halls as you search for clues to solve our scavenger hunt, reveal spooky specimens, and earn Halloween goodies. Costumes are encouraged; be sure to wear your […]
Storytime and More
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesChildren up to the age of 9 and an accompanying adult are invited to discover the wonders of nature through a picture book read-aloud and related game, craft project, or […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size Speaker: Amanda Martin Alterations in body size, a fundamental ecological trait, can […]
Horror Movie Trivia
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPut your knowledge to the test at Horror Movie Trivia night! Compete head-to-head with other scary film enthusiasts for the top prize, an exclusive tour of the museum’s Alcohol House. […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Every Family Has Its Junk Drawer: Adventures in Noctuidae (Lepidoptera) Systematics
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Every Family Has Its Junk Drawer: Adventures in Noctuidae (Lepidoptera) Systematics Speaker: Kevin Keegan Noctuidae moths are one of the most successful animal lineages on […]
Owling at the Moon
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for Owling at the Moon! We will read stories around the fire, have fresh cider to drink, and our staff will even try to catch an owl! This […]
Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesChildren ages 8 to 12 and an accompanying adult are invited into the Netting Classroom to join us for a hands-on investigation of the natural world! We’ll explore the lives […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Biogeographic and socioeconomic drivers of global insect invasions
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Biogeographic and socioeconomic drivers of global insect invasions Speaker: Andrew Liebhold, US Forest Service, Morgantown, WV Biological invasions are largely an unintended consequence of globalization. […]
December Nature Crawl (21+)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for something fun and new to do in Pittsburgh? Join friendly museum staff on a 21+ self-guided crawl through some of the museum's exhibitions. Explore museum spaces like you’ve […]
Winter Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 p.m. before heading outside to explore. […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Building a Practice of Community Archaeology at Indian Run/Pandenarium
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Building a Practice of Community Archaeology at Indian Run/Pandenarium (Site 36ME253) Speaker: Angela Jaillet-Wentling, PA DCNR At the Indian Run or Pandenarium settlement site (36ME253), […]
