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October 2020

Sat 31
child looking at mini pumpkins
October 31, 2020, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly: Booseum Trick-or-Treat

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

Trick-or-Treat among dinosaurs and mummies! Wear your costume, meet our spookiest live animals, and participate in Halloween-themed activities. (The image used was taken prior to COVID-19. Please wear a face mask when visiting them museum. If you or your family are unable to, please see our Visitor and Museum Services when you arrive. Thank you!) […]

November 2020

Sun 1
kids hiking at powdermill
November 1, 2020, 2:00 pm

Grown-ups’ Nature Walk at Powdermill

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

Adults, join us on the trail for a guided nature walk! Pre-registration is required as space is limited for everyone’s safety. We’ll meet in the atrium at Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm, then hit the trail. This event is rain or shine, so please come dressed for the weather. More Nature Walks are being […]

Sun 1
kids hiking at powdermill
November 1, 2020, 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 2pm before heading outside to explore the beauty of fall. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required. Family Nature Walk Saturday, November 1, 2 p.m. Please […]

Mon 9
Lisa Haney and Jessica Landau
November 9, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: The Crocodile King and Two-Dimensional Taxidermy

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents Two Talks Speaker: Lisa Saladino Haney with "The Crocodile King: Royal Self-Representation during the Reign of Amenemhet III” Speaker: Jessica Landau with "Two-Dimensional Taxidermy: Animal as Medium in the Art of Carl Rungius” Register for this Zoom Seminar

Mon 23
Bonnie McGill
November 23, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Words are monuments: Confronting racism and colonialism in conservation place names

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Words are monuments: Confronting racism and colonialism in conservation place names” Speaker: Bonnie McGill US national parks represent the public face of conservation, yet, despite their ecological and social value, national parks have origins in Indigenous dispossession, cultural nationalism, and fears of overpopulation by immigrants, people of color, and people […]

Sat 28
visitors in dim lighting looking at objects
November 28, 2020, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly Hours

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

Explore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Saturday, November 28, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. This program has been canceled due to the rise of COVID cases in our region. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can join us for future […]

Sun 29
visitors in dim lighting looking at objects
November 29, 2020, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly Hours

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

Explore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. This program has been canceled due to the rise of COVID cases in our region. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can join us for future […]

December 2020

Sun 6
kids hiking at powdermill
December 6, 2020, 2:00 pm

Adult Nature Walk at Powdermill

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

Adults, join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2pm before heading outside to explore the beauty of late fall. This adult program is open to participants 18 and up, and pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. Grown-ups' Nature Walk […]

Mon 7
David Anderson in Egypt
December 7, 2020, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Making the Past Available in the Virtual Realm

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Making the Past Available in the Virtual Realm: Using 3D Photogrammetry to Document Archaeological Research and Museum Collections Speaker: David Anderson The three-dimensional documentation of archaeological sites can be traced back to the earliest days of archaeological exploration in the Middle East with the use of stereographic photography for the […]

Fri 11
Sven the Reindeer
December 11, 2020 - January 4, 2021

Write a Letter to Sven the Reindeer

Online

Sven the Reindeer returns! Our beloved Sven the reindeer has gone digital this year. Write a letter to Sven and to keep him company on his migration journey this year.

Fri 18
gynandromorph
December 18, 2020, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Big Year Watch Party

Online

Join us for The Big Year Watch Party to discuss all things birding with our bird banders at Powdermill Nature Reserve who recently caught the gynandromorph rose-breasted grosbeak. We’ll bring the science; you bring the movie and snacks! Registering for this online event means you’ll watch the film from home on the streaming service of […]

Wed 30
Dinosaur
December 30, 2020, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Virtual Dinosaur Armor Tour!

Online

Join us for a family friendly virtual tour of the premiere exhibition, Dinosaur Armor, now on display at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Museum experts guide you through the exhibit as you explore extraordinary specimens and learn about the development of body armor in dinosaurs, fish, reptiles, mammals and more. Participants of all ages are […]

January 2021

Mon 11
January 11, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Natural History & the British Slave Trade

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Natural History & the British Slave Trade Speaker: Kathleen S. Murphy We rarely think about the wretched, miserable, and inhuman spaces of slave ships as having anything to do with natural history. Yet hundreds of scientific specimens were gathered by slave traders, slave ship surgeons, and others employed in the […]

Sat 16
kids hiking at powdermill
January 16, 2021, 2:00 pm

Adult Nature Walk at Powdermill

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

Adults, join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2pm before heading outside to explore the beauty of winter. This adult program is open to participants 18 and up, and pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. Grown-ups' Nature Walk Saturday, […]

Mon 25
Fran Ritchie
January 25, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Preserving Natural History Collections

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Preserving Natural History Collections: One Conservator’s Story Speaker: Fran Ritchie What’s it like being one of the few art conservators who focuses on preserving natural science and history materials? This talk will cover the odd situations that arise when treating historic taxidermy (cue the dripping turtle oil and bald eagle […]

Tue 26
trees at sunset
January 26, 2021, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Signs of Hope for our Future Climate: A Panel Discussion

Online

The people and places of western Pennsylvania play a key role in solving the climate crisis. A critical component of our response to climate change is moving from individual to collective actions. But what climate actions are the best fit for our region and make the most meaningful impact? How are farming and rural western […]

Thu 28
Dinosaur
January 28, 2021, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual Dinosaur Armor Tour!

Online

Join us for a family friendly virtual tour of the premiere exhibition, Dinosaur Armor, now on display at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Museum experts guide you through the exhibit as you explore extraordinary specimens and learn about the development of body armor in dinosaurs, fish, reptiles, mammals and more. Participants of all ages are […]

Sat 30
jane showing specimen to visitors
January 30, 2021, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Taking Flight

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

Explore the natural history of flight and learn how animals harness the wind and air for locomotion. Investigate flying specimens including birds and insects as well as prehistoric animals, like pterosaurs! Buy Tickets Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of […]

Sat 30
kids hiking at powdermill
January 30, 2021, 2:00 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 2pm before heading outside to explore the beauty of winter. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required. Family Nature Walk Saturday, January 30, 2 p.m. Please […]

February 2021

Sat 13
kids hiking at powdermill
February 13, 2021, 2:00 pm

Adult Nature Walk at Powdermill

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

Adults, join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2pm before heading outside to explore the beauty of winter. This adult program is open to participants 18 and up, and pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. Grown-ups' Nature Walk Saturday, […]

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