Ryan Utz Chatham University “Comprehensively quantifying the ecological impact of a pervasive invasive: Surprise, alarm, and indifference inspired by Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry)”

Curious George Makes Maple Syrup George is learning to make pancakes, and he loves them with maple syrup. When he uses the last drop, George wants to make more for his friend. Come learn with George how maple syrup is made as we read this fun story! Afterward, we will venture outdoors in search of […]

Pass the Syrup Nights below freezing and days above mean something very special in the world of sweet stuff: maple syrup! Join us as we explore the art of maple sugaring. We will learn a bit about the history and the process, and then we will get to see it in action! What’s That Tree? […]

Due to the winter storm, tonight’s program is canceled. Stay safe and warm!

Archaeology under the Fairmont: Pittsburgh’s Hotel Museum In 2007, archaeologists discovered 16 sites buried beneath the location planned for the Fairmont Hotel. The site once comprised homes, boarding houses, a botanical shop, a furniture maker, Pittsburgh’s first department store, and Andrew Carnegie’s first office. For 160 years, over 25,000 artifacts lay beneath 22 feet of […]

Nicole Heller Carnegie Museum of Natural History “Hello from the Anthropocene! Next steps toward a multidisciplinary center at the museum”

Join us for our annual Egg-cellent Egg Hunt! Follow clues that lead to treats, and meet live springtime animals! This event is designed for children 3–10 years old. Scavenger hunt maps and prizes are available on a first come first serve basis.