Attracting Bluebirds and Why It’s Important
OnlineAttracting Bluebirds and Why It’s Important – Powdermill Virtual Lecture Not very long ago, Eastern Bluebird populations were in decline. Thanks to many dedicated lovers of nature, they are doing much better. Can this improvement be sustained? Join us and explore the bluebird’s history in Pennsylvania, their uncertain future, and what you can do to […]
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 2pm before heading outside to explore the beauty of winter. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration and face masks are required. Family Nature Walk Saturday, March 27, […]
Homeschool Class: Life on the Nile (Ages 5-7)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesNavigate the Nile to discover what life was like in ancient Egypt. Learn about the role of animals in Egyptian life and lore. Make a splash with safe hands-on activities, and investigate the importance of rivers. Watch the mysteries of mummification unfold through dehydration experiments with fruits and vegetables. Observe live insects and see how […]
Homeschool Class: Planet Protection Agency (Ages 8-10)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore ecology and discover ways to protect the Earth. Learn about the water cycle and how acid rain affects soil and plants. Investigate creative ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials and why it’s important for the planet. Take a tour through the museum to learn about endangered and extinct species, and make a mini […]
Sensory Friendly Hours: Egg Hunt
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExperience our annual egg hunt in a quieter, sensory friendly environment before the museum opens to the general public. Hunt for clues among dinosaurs and gems and learn some fun science facts to earn a springtime goodie bag to take home. Saturday, April 3, 2021 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Sponsors
Super Science Saturday: Egg Hunt
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHunt for clues among dinosaurs, gems, and your favorite animals. Learn a little bit of science as you complete a scavenger hunt with a springtime goodie bag prize to take home. Ideal for ages 3–10. Scavenger hunt maps and prizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA […]
Adult Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesAdults, 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 spring. This adult program is open to participants 18 and up. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration and face masks […]
A Damming History: Cultural and Ecological Consequences in Egypt and Pittsburgh
OnlineThis year for Earth Day, join us virtually by watching Lake of Betrayal (about the Kinzua dam) and The World Saves Abu Simbel; submitting questions to a panel of experts and meeting with us on Zoom on Earth Day to hear from the experts about the impact of dams. If you register below, you will […]
City Nature Challenge
Help us by cataloguing the nature in your backyard and local area!
Moriarty Science Seminar: Northward Migration of Umbrella Magnolia via Horticultural Escape
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Northward Migration of Umbrella Magnolia via Horticultural Escape Speaker: Jesse Bellemare Due to climate change, many species will need to shift their distributions northward in coming decades; however, slow rates of natural dispersal might be insufficient to keep pace with the high rate of change, resulting in species declines or […]
Adult Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesAdults, 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 spring. This adult program is open to participants 18 and up. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration and face masks […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Promoting Indigenous Participation in Environmental Governance
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Promoting Indigenous Participation in Environmental Governance Speaker: Ryan E. Emanuel Indigenous peoples often face barriers to participation in decision-making about their contemporary and ancestral territories. In the United States, the extent to which Indigenous voices are heard, let alone incorporated into decision-making, depends heavily on whether or not Native nations […]
Super Science Saturday: Slugs and Bugs
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat do slugs and bugs have in common (other than rhyming names)? Find out at Super Science Saturday! Watch our Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches race, and learn about snails, slugs, insects, and arthropods from our experts in the sections of Mollusks and Invertebrate Zoology. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender […]
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 2pm before heading outside to explore the beauty of a spring afternoon. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration and face […]
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. Saturday, June 12, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
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 2pm before heading outside to explore the beauty of a spring afternoon. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration and face […]
Super Science Saturday: Rockin Minerals
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn about some of the more than 30,000 specimens in our minerals collection! Look for your birthstone on display in Wertz Gallery, solve rockin’ clues about our specimens with a mineral-themed scavenger hunt, and more. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie […]
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 two of the museum's iconic exhibitions, Dinosaurs in Their Time and Discovery Basecamp. Explore these spaces like you’ve never seen them before, including new drop-in style activities like chats with scientists, flashlight tours in Art […]
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day 2021
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe love dinosaurs every day, but especially Jurassic Day! Explore the world premiere exhibition Dinosaur Armor on its last day at the museum, wander through Dinosaurs in Their Time, and complete a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie […]
Super Science Saturday: Splish Splash
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCool off from the summer heat and make a splash at the museum! Learn the stages of the water cycle, find out which animals have aquatic adaptations, and discover how water is continuing to shape our natural world. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud […]
