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October 2022

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 people to visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. Visitors […]

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, live animal encounters, bug tasting, and gallery spotlights. Come ready for a scare, and don’t forget your costumes! We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with […]

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 by setting up a couple of high power spotting scopes to scan the lake for various waterbirds. This outing will be friendly to birders of […]

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 American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) compliance and studies the importance of Human Remains Policies in collecting institutions. Let’s talk about the intersectionality of […]

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 enjoy a storytime, craft, and a wee bird walk on one of our nature trails. Please pre-register for this event. Children under 18 yrs of […]

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 people to visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. Visitors […]

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. Activities include:  - Murder ballads performed by acoustic grunge band ilyAIMY at 8:00 p.m. - Put together a vampire protection kit to help you stay […]

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 Botany This event will take place Monday, October 24 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Why does Carnegie Museum of Natural History have […]

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 enjoy a storytime, craft, and a wee bird walk on one of our nature trails. Please pre-register for this event. Children under 18 yrs of […]

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 behind-the-scenes experiences allow people to visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data […]

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 representatives from The Children’s Institute. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Costumes are encouraged. Saturday, October 29, 2022 8:30 a.m. to […]

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 specimens. Friendly museum staff will help you take a closer look at things that might seem scary at first, like spiders and skeletons. Search for […]

November 2022

Tue 1
eastern bluebird
November 1, 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 enjoy a storytime, craft, and a wee bird walk on one of our nature trails. Please pre-register for this event. Children under 18 yrs of […]

Sat 5
Fall Landscapes
November 5, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Nature Walk at Powdermill

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

Join 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. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]

Sat 5
norther saw whet owl
November 5, 2022, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Owling at the Moon

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

Join us for Owling at the Moon! We will have a bonfire, crafts, owl pellet dissections and other activities, and our staff will even try to catch an owl! This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is requested […]

Mon 7
The interior of an Egyptian coffin
November 7, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: “How to Make a Coffin in Ancient Egypt”

Hybrid: Online and At the Museum

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "How to Make a Coffin in Ancient Egypt" Speaker: Kea Johnston, University of California, Berkeley This event will take place Monday, November 7 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: To wealthy ancient Egyptians of the First Millennium BCE, a coffin was the most important element of their burial. […]

Sat 12
Clever Creatures
November 12, 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Super Science Saturday:
Nature’s Amazing Machines

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

Nature often outsmarts us! Gather under the baobab tree to learn how animal ingenuity thrives within this ecological niche. Discover amazing feats of engineering within the natural world that humans have tried, and often failed, to recreate with technology. Get inspired by creative ways animals use tools and discover how biomimicry is paving the way […]

Sun 20
illustration of a woodthrush with a worm, text" Average april temps are projected to warm by 4-5 deg by 2050"
November 20, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Science and Nature Lecture
with Laurie Giarratani, Director of Learning and Community

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

Climate in Rural Systems Partnership Although Western PA may seem removed from the most drastic impacts of climate change, scientists who study plants and animals are documenting climate-connected changes in local habitats. Building on a long history of conservation and community action in our region, local organizations and municipalities are working towards climate resilience in […]

Mon 21
Aydin Orstan
November 21, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: “LOCUS TYPICUS: ASIA MINOR, Journeys in Turkey to Locate Type Localities of Land Snails”

Hybrid: Online and At the Museum

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "LOCUS TYPICUS: ASIA MINOR, Journeys in Turkey to Locate Type Localities of Land Snails" Speaker: Aydin Örstan, Carnegie Museum of Natural History This event will take place Monday, November 21 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Turkey (Türkiye) has a rich land snail fauna with many endemic species. […]

December 2022

Thu 1
people looking at dinosaurs
December 1, 2022, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Morning Musings: Senior Social

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

Free for those age 65+! Looking for a festive and educational way to spend your afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to an open house highlighting holiday traditions from around the world. Enjoy seasonal themed activities for seniors, light refreshments, and informative gallery spotlights. Whether you’ve already signed up for a Senior membership […]

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