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 family-friendly fall experience is open to participants of all ages, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is […]
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 of those mysterious feathered creatures—owls! We will meet in the Netting Classroom at 2 pm, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is […]
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. With increasing mobility, humans have accidentally transported organisms around the world, breaking the geographical boundaries that separated species ranges that persisted for millions of years […]
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 never seen them before, including new drop-in style activities like chats with scientists, flashlight tours, a scavenger hunt, animal meet-and-greets, and more. All tickets include […]
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. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required. Family Nature Walk Saturday, December 4, 2 p.m. Sold out? Sign up […]
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), archaeology helps shine a light on the story of a free African American community in the Antebellum North. Twentieth century histories focused heavily on the […]
Nature Explorers: Hibernation
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! With the weather turning colder, we will explore hibernation as a survival adaptation. We will meet in the Netting Classroom at 2 p.m., and children must be accompanied by […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Is climate change shading out our forest wildflowers?
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Is climate change shading out our forest wildflowers? Speaker: Ben Lee, Ph.D., Botany at CMNH Description coming soon. Register Now
Sensory Friendly Hours: Holiday Activities
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
Super Science Saturday: Holidays Around the World
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore holiday traditions from around the world with Jólakötturinn (Jóla for short), the Icelandic Yule Cat. Solve Jóla’s riddles on a scavenger hunt to earn goodies, learn how to play dreidel, and enjoy a memorable holiday afternoon at the museum. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, […]
Sensory Friendly Hours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Sunday, December 19, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
Moriarty Science Seminar: Resilience and adaptation to climate change and environmental shifts in ancient Egypt and Nubia
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Resilience and adaptation to climate change and environmental shifts in ancient Egypt and Nubia- the 4.2 ka BP and 3.2 ka BP events reconsidered Speakers: Nadine Moeller and Emilie Sarrazin In the history of ancient Egypt, two periods of important societal change have often been linked to major climatic events: […]
Super Science Saturday: Polar Party
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChill out and celebrate the coldest days of the year with your family at the museum! Follow a scavenger hunt of frosty clues to learn how plants and animals have adapted to survive in polar environments. Plus, try our rockhopper penguin rock course and chat with museum staff about polar bears and Dippy the dinosaur. […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Understanding the Mid-Atlantic Flora…One Specimen at a Time
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Understanding the Mid-Atlantic Flora...One Specimen at a Time Speakers: Cindy Skema, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Plant collections and their archiving in herbaria form a cornerstone in the foundation of plant science studies. We will discuss the why, how, and where of this work, as well as the […]
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, February […]
Super Science Saturday: We Love Nature
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for family-friendly things to do this February? Celebrate Palentine’s Day at the museum! Today is all about finding the pulse that connects us all. Get your own heart pumping by doing the waggle dance and trying other active challenges. Discover surprising examples of cooperation between different species—whether it’s ants caring for aphids or birds […]
Science and Nature Lecture with Mason Heberling
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 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Rethinking Plant Heat Tolerances and Photosynthetic Strategies of Tropical Plants
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Rethinking Plant Heat Tolerances and Photosynthetic Strategies of Tropical Plants Speakers: Timothy Perez Stomata and leaf size thermoregulatory traits, a thermograph of leaves, and a tropical forest. Abstract: As climate changes so too do the compositions of terrestrial plant communities that sequester carbon and mitigate climate change. However, the physiological […]
Nature Crawl (21+)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for something fun and new to do in Pittsburgh? Mask up, and see the museum in a new light! Join museum staff on a 21+ self-guided crawl through select exhibitions. Enjoy drop-in style activities including chats with scientific experts, tours, animal meet and greets, and more. Join in as many activities as you like […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: The mysterious megaraptorids: giant-clawed meat-eating dinosaurs from the southern continents
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: The mysterious megaraptorids: giant-clawed meat-eating dinosaurs from the southern continents Speakers: Matt Lamanna, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Articulated antebrachium (forearm) and manus (hand) of eponymous megaraptorid Megaraptor namunhuaiquii. The largest, innermost claw at right is approximately 40 cm (~16 inches) in length. Credit: Wikipedia (raffaele sergi from Pinerolo, Italia - dinosauri […]
