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February 2022

Sat 12
We love nature
February 12, 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: We Love Nature

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

Looking 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 […]

Sun 20
flowers in the forest
February 20, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Science and Nature Lecture with Mason Heberling

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

Join 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 […]

Mon 21
February 21, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Rethinking Plant Heat Tolerances and Photosynthetic Strategies of Tropical Plants

Online

R.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 […]

Fri 25
Nature Crawl (21+)
February 25, 2022, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Nature Crawl (21+)

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

Looking 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 […]

Mon 28
Men Group
February 28, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: The mysterious megaraptorids: giant-clawed meat-eating dinosaurs from the southern continents

Online

R.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 […]

March 2022

Sat 5
White flower blooming at Powdermill
March 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. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Family Nature Walk Saturday, March […]

Thu 10
Teens at the museum
March 10, 2022, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teen Night at Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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

Calling all teens! Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore the museum with a free open house featuring a look at extraordinary specimens, meet and greets with live animals, a chance to get creative with a climate banner and write a message to the future, tour the museum, and have a snack and […]

Mon 14
Molly Ng and ferns
March 14, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Integrating the living and the dead: how functional traits can improve our understanding of early Cenozoic fern evolution

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Integrating the living and the dead: how functional traits can improve our understanding of early Cenozoic fern evolution Speaker: Molly Ng, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Abstract:Plants have different economic strategies to grow, survive, and reproduce. In leaves, these strategies are important in producing energy for the entire plant. Leaf mass per […]

Fri 18
a bird in the winter
March 18, 2022, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve

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

Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and engaging strategies. Open to all, whether this is your first or hundredth time playing. Masks will be required indoors. Pre-registration required.

Sat 19
Monster Fish
March 19, 2022, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Monster Fish

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

What lurks in the deep? Explore the science and lore of elusive giant fish and discover their unique evolutionary advantages. Go on a fish-themed scavenger hunt through the museum and immerse yourself in all things aquatic. Meet fishing enthusiasts and scientists who care for local ponds, streams, and rivers and learn how you can play […]

Sun 20
group of researchers at the dig site
March 20, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Science and Nature Lecture with Matt Lamanna

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

Join us as we explore natural history phenomena at 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. Over the past […]

Thu 24
online education
March 24, 2022, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Educator Webinar: Specimens, Artifacts and Adventure: Supporting All Learners During Pandemic Disruptions

Online

Two years ago, as Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) and partner educational organizations experienced lockdowns, staff furloughs, and other COVID-19 related disruptions, continued communication with the teachers and other educators we had long served informed decisions about necessary and frequently drastic program adjustments. In this three-segment session, presenters from Carnegie Museum of Natural History […]

Mon 28
audio moth
March 28, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Eavesdropping on wildlife: Realizing the potential of autonomous acoustic surveys for ecology and conservation biology

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Eavesdropping on wildlife: Realizing the potential of autonomous acoustic surveys for ecology and conservation biology Speaker: Tessa Rhinehart, University of Pittsburgh Abstract:: In an era of rapid global change, it is critically important to understand how anthropogenic actions like habitat disturbance and restoration affect wildlife populations. Ecologists and conservation biologists are increasingly […]

April 2022

Fri 1
powdermill at night
April 1, 2022, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve

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

What makes that noise that sounds like "Peent" in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and see their stunning sky dance. We’ll walk from the Nature Center to a field where they regularly display. This is a family-friendly event. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and […]

Sat 2
Small yellow flowers
April 2, 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. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Family Nature Walk Saturday, April […]

Mon 4
Susan Kidwell
April 4, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Dead shells speak: detecting unsuspected ecosystem change without being there

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Dead shells speak: detecting unsuspected ecosystem change without being there Speaker: Susan Kidwell, University of Chicago Abstract:One of the major challenges for environmental management and conservation biology is simply discovering ‘what was natural’ before human impacts. This problem is especially pressing in marine systems, where biological monitoring and other records are brief […]

Fri 8
adults hanging out in exhibition laughing
April 8, 2022, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday Night at the Museum

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

Can't make it to the museum during the day? We’re open late on Friday, April 8! All Carnegie Museum of Natural History galleries will be open from 6p.m. to 10p.m. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and light snacks will be available for purchase. Friday Night at the Museum Friday, April 8, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. […]

Fri 8
powdermill at night
April 8, 2022, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve

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

What makes that noise that sounds like "Peent" in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and see their stunning sky dance. We’ll walk from the Nature Center to a field where they regularly display. This is a family-friendly event. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and […]

Wed 13
white trillium in the woods
April 13, 2022, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Recording phenology: tracking changing life cycles in a warming world

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

Join researchers Abby Yancy and Dr. Mason Heberling from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Section of Botany to learn about their ongoing research on climate change's impacts on the timing of plant flowering, or phenology, in our region. This interactive workshop invites community members to contribute to this research through Nature's Notebook, an online […]

Sat 16
kids giving thumbs up
April 16, 2022, 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, April 16, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors

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