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. Sunday, November 29, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. This program has been canceled due to the rise of COVID cases in our region. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can join us for future […]
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 late fall. This adult program is open to participants 18 and up, and pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. Grown-ups' Nature Walk […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Making the Past Available in the Virtual Realm
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Making the Past Available in the Virtual Realm: Using 3D Photogrammetry to Document Archaeological Research and Museum Collections Speaker: David Anderson The three-dimensional documentation of archaeological sites can be traced back to the earliest days of archaeological exploration in the Middle East with the use of stereographic photography for the […]
Write a Letter to Sven the Reindeer
OnlineSven the Reindeer returns! Our beloved Sven the reindeer has gone digital this year. Write a letter to Sven and to keep him company on his migration journey this year.
The Big Year Watch Party
OnlineJoin us for The Big Year Watch Party to discuss all things birding with our bird banders at Powdermill Nature Reserve who recently caught the gynandromorph rose-breasted grosbeak. We’ll bring the science; you bring the movie and snacks! Registering for this online event means you’ll watch the film from home on the streaming service of […]
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, […]
