Carnegie Discoverers: Understanding Diversity at Multiple Trophic Levels by Integrating DNA Metabarcoding and Photo Captures; from the Himalayas to the Laurel Highlands
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJan Janecke, PhD, Research Associate, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, Duquesne University Many mammals are cryptic and difficult to study, particularly felids and canids. Genetics and camera trapping are two very different approaches that shed light on the ecology of carnivores, from the snow leopard and wolf on the Tibetan Plateau […]
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. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]
Wild Ecoadventure Family Night for Members
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a wild time at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Members are invited to a family-friendly night at the museum, with engaging activities spread throughout beloved exhibits. Travel from the icy tundra of Polar World to the scorching heat of the Hall of African Wildlife, trek through the Hall of North American […]
Science and Nature Lecture: Black Bears in Pennsylvania
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesDid you know bears are not true hibernators? Join us for a look into the habits and life cycles of Pennsylvania’s only bear species—the black bear! Learn how wildlife experts safely trap bears to study and track these large mammals, and how bears survive the state’s seasonal cycles, including what they really do during harsh […]
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. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]
Super Science Saturday: All Things Tiny
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin museum staff to explore everything microscopic and unseen! Have you ever wondered how scientists study things too small to see? Meet Madagascar hissing cockroaches Woodrow and Franklin and look for the symbiotic mites that live on roaches. Try the scientific tools our researchers use to see more than meets the eye. Follow a scavenger […]
Teen Night: Field Science
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAre you interested in learning about Archaeology and Paleontology? Join us for a Teen Night all about field science! Learn the difference between these two scientific fields and see the tools scientists use on expeditions. Try your hand at being a Paleontologist as you dig for replica fossils in Bone Hunters’ Quarry. Observe replica artifacts […]
NIGHT LIFE AFTER DARK
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe natural world goes wild at night! Get up close to some of our live animal ambassadors and learn about nocturnal animals. Discover the plants and fungi that grow better in the dark. Explore the night sky and the beauty of the cosmos. Learn firsthand from scientists about why they do their work after the […]
Science and Nature Lecture: Tick Talk
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesYou’ve probably heard in the news, from your friends and neighbors – it’s tick season! Let’s separate fact from fiction and learn the truth about ticks from local veterinarian Dr. Hank Croft of Loyalhanna Veterinary Clinic. Hear the what, where, and how about these parasitic arachnids and what to do to keep you and your […]
Midday Musings: Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for an exciting way to spend your morning or afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring activities for seniors. Dinosaurs! Mammals! Gems! Minerals! Botany! Birds! World Cultures! Meet with one of the museum's Natural History Interpreters and journey through some of Carnegie […]
Chirp, Chitter Caw: An Evening of Birdsong
Earth TheaterPut on your eye mask, leave the outside world behind, and immerse in the sublime soundscapes of birds. Join artists Chris Hoff and Sam Harnett, creators of The World According to Sound, as they guide you on an unforgettable, sonic tour of birdsongs and other fascinating avian sounds. Seating is limited. Buy your tickets today! […]
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. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]
Super Science Saturday: Land of the Giants
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSomething big is coming! Take a closer look at some of the largest specimens in our collection, from mammoths to giant geodes. Learn how our planet has supported enormous organisms like T. Rexes and sequoias throughout geologic time and up to today. How do humans stack up to these titans? Join us to see how […]
Hummingbird Day
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesCelebrate the world’s smallest birds! Spend the morning at Powdermill Nature Center learning about colorful, tiny, fast-flying hummingbirds and their important place as pollinators in their ecosystems. Get tips on taking great bird photos, learn how to take care of bird feeders, and find out which plants in our area are perfect for pollinators. If […]
Science and Nature Lecture: The Summer of Smoke and Fire
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesThis summer wildfires across the globe made headlines and caused widespread smoke, forcing the Air Quality Index to sky-rocket in far-reaching places to right here in Pennsylvania. Join forest ecologist and Director of Science and Research Dr. Rose-Marie Muzika to learn more about forest fires and the impacts of fire and smoke. Dr. Muzika will […]
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. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesPowdermill Avian Research Center (PARC) offers FREE guided tours of the bird banding lab and research facility. Attendees must arrive by 8:00 a.m. in order to join the tour. These behind-the-scenes experiences allow people to visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data […]
Midday Musings: Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for an exciting way to spend your morning or afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring activities for seniors. Dinosaurs! Mammals! Gems! Minerals! Botany! Birds! World Cultures! Meet with one of the museum's Natural History Interpreters and journey through some of Carnegie […]
Carnegie Discoverers: The Past, Present and Future of Our Anthropology Collection: A Discussion with the New Collection Manager
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesKristina Gaugler, MA, Collection Manager, Anthropology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History With over 100,000 objects from around the world, CMNH’s ethnographic collections are a source of knowledge and inspiration. Becoming fully acquainted with the breadth of this collection can take a lifetime, a journey that its new Collection Manager is excited to begin. Learn more […]
Science and Nature Lecture: Fungi
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesExplore fungi found in our region with Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club Identifier and Allegheny Land Trust Environmental Education Associate Sara Klingensmith! Learn mushroom identification tips and discover the ecological roles of various mushrooms. After the lecture, hit the trail to look for common fall mushrooms. This program does not contain any information on the edibility […]
