Virtual Dinosaur Armor Tour!
OnlineJoin 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 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Natural History & the British Slave Trade
OnlineR.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 […]
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 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, […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Preserving Natural History Collections
OnlineR.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 […]
Signs of Hope for our Future Climate: A Panel Discussion
OnlineThe 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 […]
Virtual Dinosaur Armor Tour!
OnlineJoin 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 […]
Super Science Saturday: Taking Flight
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore 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 […]
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 is required. Family Nature Walk Saturday, January 30, 2 p.m. Please […]
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 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, […]
Virtual Dinosaur Armor Tour!
OnlineJoin 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 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Repatriation Initiated by Whom?
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Repatriation Initiated by Whom? Speaker: Joe Stahlman In this talk, Joe will discuss a recent experience where a non-Native community initiated and supported a repatriation into their municipality. Native America usually does not observe this type of engagement from our neighbors. Although a positive step forward in reconciling the past, […]
Panel Discussion: Spring Migration and the Safety of Our Local Birds
OnlineHosted by The Frick Pittsburgh From the Frick's website: We all look forward to seeing the first robins of spring, but the migration season that brings birds back to our region also holds dangers for the birds, including preventable collision accidents with glass windows and buildings. As the Frick embarks on a project to remedy […]
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, February 27, […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Molecular Paleobiology of Early Life on Earth
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Molecular Paleobiology of Early Life on Earth Speaker: Betül Kaçar Only one record of life exists, but what does that tell us about life’s existence elsewhere? Will we recognize “life” when we see it? Are there characteristic chemical properties that would be common to all forms of life, or can […]
Educator Workshop: Digital tools for observing & documenting nature
OnlineEngage your students and visitors with an annual worldwide bioblitz—the City Nature Challenge! Join educators and scientists from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Powdermill Nature Reserve, and organizations throughout southwestern PA to explore applications of the City Nature Challenge (and associated free apps iNaturalist and Seek) to observe and document nature in neighborhoods and backyards, […]
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 winter. This adult program is open to participants 18 and up, and pre-registration is required. Pre-registration and face masks are required. Grown-ups' […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Who Belongs When No One or Everyone Does? Stewarding Novel Ecosystems in the Anthropocene
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Who Belongs When No One or Everyone Does? Stewarding Novel Ecosystems in the Anthropocene Speaker: Nicole Heller Conserving biodiversity is a scientifically and socially challenging enterprise. This is perhaps especially the case in the early twenty-first century when global environmental changes associated with the Anthropocene are impacting local ecosystems everywhere. […]
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 […]
