Biodiversity Day at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesDiscover the biodiversity of our region—and your own backyard. Join us for an adventurous day of guided hikes, specimen identification, field work demonstrations, and more, led by scientists and collection managers from Powdermill and Carnegie Museum of Natural History. For all ages and experience levels, from novices to seasoned naturalists. Come in for the whole […]
We Are Nature conversations: The Arts and the Anthropocene
Earth TheaterCome meet Asia Ward, Stuart Anderson, Shaun Slifer, and Michael Pisano, four local artists whose work is featured in the 2021-2022 exhibition We Are Nature: A New Natural History. Learn how the artists collaborated with Associate Curator of Anthropocene Studies, Nicole Heller in the interpretation of Anthropocene topics, such climate change, to produce engaging exhibits […]
Phenomenal Fungi at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for Phenomenal Fungi! Learn from experts about the many ecological roles of fungi, venture outside on guided mushroom walks, and enjoy hands-on activities to uncover fun fungal mysteries! This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are […]
June Nature Crawl (21+)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for something fun and new to do in Pittsburgh? See the museum in a new light! Join museum staff on a 21+ self-guided crawl through all of the natural history galleries. Enjoy drop-in style activities including chats with scientific experts, tours, animal meet and greets, and more. Join in as many activities as you […]
Science Friday Presents Cephalopod Movie Night
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThursday, June 16 at 7 pm (doors and pre-show reception at 6 pm) Carnegie Library Lecture Hall of Oakland, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Enter through Carnegie Museum of Natural History.) Cephalopod Week is back, with another eight days to cephalo-brate our many-armed friends! Science Friday, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and 90.5 WESA […]
Science and Nature Lecture with Carla Rosenfeld
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor exploration. Lectures are structured for adult audiences, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required as space […]
Teen Game Night at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the playful side of nature at Game Night! Roam around the galleries in search of games including Uno, Jenga, Connect 4, and more! Team up or go solo for Jurassic Park trivia in Earth Theater and compete for fun prizes. Register early to secure your free ticket, capacity is limited. Open to everyone ages […]
Nature’s Amazing Machines: Member Exclusive Family Night
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDiscover and investigate the marvels of nature and the machines it’s built at the Members' Exclusive Family Night for Nature’s Amazing Machines! Register for this members-only party and take part in fun activities such as March Mammal Madness, light refreshments, cash bar, giveaways, and of course, time in the exhibition. Imagine your jaws could crush […]
Morning Musings: A Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for an exciting way to spend your morning? Enjoy it with dinosaurs, mammals, gems, botany, birds, and world cultures! Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring activities for seniors. Meet with one of the museum's Natural History Interpreters and journey through some of […]
Science and Nature Lecture with Rose-Marie Muzika
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor exploration. Lectures are structured for adult audiences, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required as space […]
Sensory Friendly Hours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Dig for fossils in Bone Hunters’ Quarry, complete a scavenger hunt, meet live animals, and chat with staff from The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Saturday, July 23, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDinosaurs make good movie characters, and so do paleontologists! Find out what’s fake in some prehistoric film scenes and see where the real science shines through. Hear about the most recent discoveries in this fascinating field and ask museum staff your most pressing questions about the flora and fauna that inhabited one of the most […]
Birds and Brews 21+: Scott Weidensaul and Four Seasons Brewery
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesEnjoy beer brewed locally by Four Seasons Brewery in Latrobe, PA and hear bird expert Scott Weidensaul’s talk “A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds.” Abstract: Even as scientists make astounding discoveries about the navigational and physiological feats that enable migratory birds to cross immense oceans or fly above the highest […]
JURASSIC PARK AFTER DARK
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAfter Dark (21+) is back with a celebration of dinosaurs! Explore the museum by night and enjoy Jurassic Park-themed activities including a talk with principal dinosaur researcher Dr. Matt Lamanna, hearing the iconic movie themes played by the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Brass Quintet, movie trivia, and a scavenger hunt. Plus, dance to music from TJ the […]
Jurassic Park Trivia Night
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHold on to your butts, it’s Jurassic Park Trivia Night! Find out if you can beat our principal dinosaur researcher Dr. Matt Lamanna with your Jurassic Park trivia knowledge. Compete head-to-head with other Jurassic Park enthusiasts for the top prize: a museum experience with Dr. Lamanna. Thursday, August 4, 2022
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. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Family Nature Walk Saturday, Aug […]
Super Science Saturday: Black and Gold
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHow do we show our Pittsburgh pride? Bring on the black and gold! Discover local plants, birds, and bugs that use dazzling black and gold patterns to create their own homefield advantage. Connect with Pittsburgh’s mineral and industrial history in a museum scavenger hunt. Panthers, penguins, parrots and more – get ready to rally for […]
Teen Night: Climate Action and Sustainability
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us at Carnegie Museum of Natural History for a teen event centered on sustainability. Explore the museum, learn how our scientists study the impacts of climate change on plants and animals, and hear from local organizations about ways you can take action for the climate. Nature’s Amazing Machines, the limited-time traveling exhibit, will be […]
Science and Nature Lecture
with Bryce Stouffer
Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States
Join us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor exploration. Lectures are structured for adult audiences, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required as space […]
Birds and Brews 21+: Bill Rapai and Noble Stein Brewing Company
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesEnjoy beer brewed locally by Noble Stein Brewing Company from Indiana, PA and hear author and bird enthusiast Bill Rapai's presentation The Kirtland's Warbler: From the brink of extinction to a new model for endangered species conservation. The Kirtland’s Warbler is an iconic species in Michigan, nesting primarily in the jack pine forests of the […]
