Matt Lamanna Carnegie Museum of Natural History “Awakening the titans: Discovering giant new dinosaurs in the southern continents”

Due to the Pittsburgh Marathon, the museum will open at noon on Sunday, May 6.

The Beeman Honey is a delicious treat, but where does honey come from? Bees! Honey bees make the honey we love, and The Beeman helps get it to us. Come listen to this story about The Beeman and how he gathers honey from his apiary. After the story, we will practice our dance moves as […]

An In-depth Introduction to Honey Bees Honey bees are an important part of our lives. They pollinate many flowers, help with fruit production, and of course make honey! So much more than a stinging insect, honey bees should be loved by all. Join local beekeeper Brian Grindle for an exploration into the lives of these […]

This event has been postponed until a later date. Kristi Curry-Rogers Macalester College

Hello from the Anthropocene: An Ant’s Eye View on Global Change Can a tiny, brown ant from one river basin in Argentina tell us about the Anthropocene? Come and find out how a humble, local perspective can be useful to scale up to understand the Anthropocene. A term that describes the current geological epoch, a […]

Learn more about the people, places and things that call PA home! Meet local experts studying native species and preserving local culture. Check out items in the collection that are unique to the area, and learn to identify all different kinds of nature in your own backyard.