“The Rise of Mammals after the End—Cretaceous Mass Extinction.” Sarah Shelley Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Not for me please! I choose to act green Luke loves nature and the outdoors. When he sees plastic stuck in a tree, he knows he needs to do more. Come learn with us as Luke points out ways we can improve our actions with his mantra, “Not for me please!” After the story, we […]

Discover fascinating facts from reptile experts, examine cool museum specimens, and even meet real reptiles from our living collection as we bid farewell to Reptiles: LIVE! during its final weekend at the museum. Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History that invites visitors of all ages to explore a special […]

A Plastic Handbasket Plastics have revolutionized our way of life but also have a devastating effect on our planet. In honor of World Migratory Bird Day’s 2019 theme, “Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution,” we will explore the complexities of plastics and ways that you can help! Learn about inspiring solutions that are […]

Documentary & Discussion: Plastics What happens to plastic that gets tossed out a window? Does it break down? Is it harmful? Many plastic items make their way to the ocean, where they can cause great harm to wildlife. Plastic: The Real Sea Monster explores some of the impacts of plastic while also explaining what makes […]

Cecily Cicada Cecily Cicada has been waiting. She has spent 17 lonely years in the ground beneath a sassafras tree, waiting for her chance to come up and explore the world! Come and listen to this delightful story of one little cicada before we hit the trail in search of these amazing creatures.