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August 2021

Sat 14
Creataceous Seaway
August 14, 2021, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Splish Splash

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

Cool 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 […]

Sat 14
kids hiking at powdermill
August 14, 2021, 2:00 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 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 is required. […]

Sat 28
kids giving thumbs up
August 28, 2021, 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, August 28, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors

September 2021

Sat 4
kids hiking at powdermill
September 4, 2021, 2:00 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; face masks will be required inside the Nature […]

Wed 8
updated hall of botany entry wall
September 8, 2021 Recurring

“What’s New” Scavenger Hunt

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

We're always working behind the scenes to display new pieces in the museum. Can you find the most recent additions and a few favorites that have recently re-opened on your next visit? Free with museum admission—pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at admission.

Sat 11
September 11, 2021, 2:00 pm

Nature Explorers

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

Children 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! Take flight on a journey to explore the wonders of bird migration. Discover why birds migrate and create your own model bird! We will meet in the Netting Classroom […]

Wed 15
Gouda the Skunk
September 15, 2021, 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Live Animal Encounter

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

Live Animal Encounters are temporarily paused. Our animals will return, and we invite you to check back soon.

Sat 25
September 25, 2021, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Scientist Takeover

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

Meet our dedicated scientists and researchers and learn about what they do, how they do it, and how you can do it too! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Section of Botany by studying specimens under a microscope, learning about the effect of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere on plants, and checking out herbarium […]

Sun 26
Woodthrush
September 26, 2021, 2:00 pm

Storytime and More

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

Children up to the age of 9 and an accompanying adult are invited to discover the wonders of nature through a picture book read-aloud and related game, craft project, or nature walk! Come listen to the story of Flute, a young wood thrush experiencing his first migration, before we go for a short walk on […]

October 2021

Sat 2
bike handlebars
October 2, 2021, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Pedaltopia via Communitopia

Join Communitopia for their fall Pedal for a Purpose, Pedal-topia this year! Each fall, Communitopia’s supporters and stakeholders come together for an annual climate ride fundraiser to both raise funds for the organization and to raise awareness on innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation projects that have positively impacted our region and beyond. This year’s […]

Sat 2
kids hiking at powdermill
October 2, 2021, 2:00 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 the splendor of a fall afternoon. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration is […]

Mon 4
kid looking at a mineral
October 4, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: Build Your Own Museum (Ages 5-7)

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

Investigate all the small things in our world—from animals to rocks and minerals and everything in between! Build your own mini museum collection as we explore the exhibits. Grow your own crystals, and use video microscopes to observe their structure. Meet live animals from the museum’s living collection, and venture behind the scenes with museum […]

Mon 4
kid examining a fossil with a magnifying glass
October 4, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: It’s About Time (Ages 8-10)

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

Grab your time travel gear and explore a different mystery from the past during each class! From life before dinosaurs to the present day, analyze fossils and artifacts that document how life on Earth has changed over time. Document your discoveries in a scientific journal, and create unique artifacts illustrating your own history! See All […]

Mon 11
October 11, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA.

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA. Speaker: Shayla Monroe Aurochsen, the swift and powerful wild predecessors of domesticated cattle, have captivated human beings since our earliest encounters. In the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, a young girl named Wink fixates on […]

Sat 16
bird
October 16, 2021, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

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

A behind-the-scenes experience as research is being done! Visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. Visit Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC)’s flight tunnel and hear about how we’re studying avian perception of glass to provide glass manufacturers and building designers […]

Sun 17
stream and trees at powdermill nature reserve
October 17, 2021, 2:00 pm

Science and Nature Lecture

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

Join us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! Discover the wonders of fantastic fall foliage as we explore why leaves change color and how this change benefits the trees. A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor exploration. Lectures are structured […]

Sat 23
educator dressed as bat showing visitors animal
October 23, 2021, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly Hours: Booseum

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

Explore the museum in a sensory-friendly environment and celebrate Halloween. Listen to some Halloween-themed stories, visit with our animal ambassadors, and learn more spooky specimens in our collection. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Saturday October 23, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors

Sat 23
tarantulas
October 23, 2021, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Booseum

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

Wander through our haunted halls as you search for clues to solve our scavenger hunt, reveal spooky specimens, and earn Halloween goodies. Costumes are encouraged; be sure to wear your safety mask even if your costume includes a different mask. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, […]

Sun 24
October 24, 2021, 2:00 pm

Storytime and More

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

Children up to the age of 9 and an accompanying adult are invited to discover the wonders of nature through a picture book read-aloud and related game, craft project, or nature walk! Come listen to the story of Leaf Man as he flies through the air, following the wind. Then stick around to create your […]

Mon 25
Amanda Martin
October 25, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size

Online

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size Speaker: Amanda Martin Alterations in body size, a fundamental ecological trait, can have profound impacts on an organism’s life history and ecology with long-lasting effects that span multiple biological scales. Increased warming from climate change has led […]

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