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October 2022

Mon 3
orange fungus on the forest floor
October 3, 2022, 9:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Homeschool Class: Environmental Science
(High School)

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

This fall, explore the foundational principles of ecosystems and biodiversity in the first of this year’s three-part Environmental Science series. Delve into this interdisciplinary field of study to deepen your […]

Mon 3
two boys examine a dinosaur skull
October 3, 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: Peculiar Paleontology (Ages 5-7)

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Get an inside look at paleontology from the gigantic Diplodocus to the tiny Archaeopteryx. Cover land, sea, and sky while searching for unusual pterosaurs, ichthyosaurs, birds, and mammals. Peek into […]

Mon 3
alcohol preserved herpetology specimens
October 3, 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: Leap into Herpetology (Ages 11-13)

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Take your love for nature to the next level as you explore the field of herpetology. Experience what it’s like to be a museum scientist studying reptiles and amphibians—in the […]

Mon 3
girl holding a rock
October 3, 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: Geology Rocks (Ages 8-10)

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Take your interest in rocks to the next level as you examine rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils in the lab and throughout the museum. Learn the tools of the geologists’ […]

Tue 4
a group of bird watchers
October 4, 2022, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Guided Bird Walk

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join 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 […]

Free
Fri 7
October 7, 2022, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Powdermill 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 […]

Sat 8
Wingspan boardgame
October 8, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Learn 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 […]

Mon 10
Diplodocus Skull on a green background
October 10, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: “Finding Dippy: The Science Behind an Icon”

Hybrid: Online and At the Museum

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Finding Dippy: "The Science Behind an Icon" Speaker: John Whitlock, Mount Aloysius College This event will take place Monday, October 10 at Noon both online […]

Wed 12
October 12, 2022, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join us for an Open House to celebrate the grand opening of our new bird banding laboratory! Powdermill Avian Research Center's (PARC) Open House days are FREE behind-the-scenes experiences for […]

Thu 13
a collection of spooky specimens
October 13, 2022, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teen Night: Thursday the 13th

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join the ghosts and creepy crawlies at Carnegie Museum of Natural History for a teens-only fright night. Delight in haunting activities such as skull matching, owl pellet dissection, creating a vampire protection kit, specimen stations, […]

Free
Fri 14
Donegal Lake with a Heron
October 14, 2022, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Guided Bird Walk at Donegal Lake

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join us for an offsite Guided Bird Walk at Donegal Lake! We will meet as a group at Lake Access #1 of Donegal Lake (mid-point of the lake) and begin […]

Free
Sun 16
Collection of clay pots and woven baskets representing the section of anthropology
October 16, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Science and Nature Lecture
with Amy Covell-Murthy, Collection Manager, Archaeology and Head of the Section of Anthropology

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Learn about the archaeology collection, its connection to local history, and how we care for cultural material at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Amy Covell-Murthy (she/her) handles the Museum’s Native […]

Tue 18
October 18, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Nestling’s Nook and Storybook

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join us at the Nature Center for a fun bird-themed program geared towards some of the youngest members of the flock (ages 3-5). We will gather rain or shine to […]

Thu 20
photo of a Baltimore Oriole on a person's hand
October 20, 2022, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join us for an Open House to celebrate the grand opening of our new bird banding laboratory! Powdermill Avian Research Center's (PARC) Open House days are FREE behind-the-scenes experiences for […]

Fri 21
A compilation of couples in costumes
October 21, 2022, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

HAUNTED MUSEUM AFTER DARK

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Celebrate Halloween at the museum! Learn about some of our creepiest and most mysterious specimens, enjoy a drink with friends, and show off your costume as you explore the museum. […]

Mon 24
Mason Heberling writing in a nature notebook
October 24, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: “Stories from the dead: What museum specimens tell us about the living world”

Hybrid: Online and At the Museum

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Stories from the dead: What museum specimens tell us about the living world" Speaker: Mason Heberling, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Assistant Curator, Section of […]

Tue 25
October 25, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Nestling’s Nook and Storybook

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join us at the Nature Center for a fun bird-themed program geared towards some of the youngest members of the flock (ages 3-5). We will gather rain or shine to […]

Fri 28
White Crowned Sparrow
October 28, 2022, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Powdermill 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 […]

Sat 29
dark haired girl in a dinosaur costume
October 29, 2022, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly Hours

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Explore the museum’s haunted halls in a sensory-friendly environment to celebrate Halloween! Meet live animal ambassadors, complete a Halloween scavenger hunt, enjoy story time with our staff, and chat with […]

Sat 29
Booseum
October 29, 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Booseum Trick-or-Treat

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Looking for family-friendly things to do for Halloween? Join us for Booseum Trick-or-Treat! Costumes are encouraged for a nature-themed Halloween celebration! Travel through the museum’s haunted halls to find creepy […]

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