Bats at the Beach The sun has set, and the moon has risen—it’s the perfect time for bats to play! What better way to spend a warm summer night than at the beach? The bats pack up their beach toys, snacks, and more and take wing for some salty, sandy fun! Come listen to this […]

Beat the Heat, Animal Style How do animals stay cool during the hottest month of the year? Escape the heat yourself and explore some of the interesting cooling methods found in the animal kingdom! Then brave the elements to check out some of the cool spots animals might find to hide.

Pets come in all shapes and sizes and can be covered with fur, feathers or scales! Create a toy for your furry friend, something special for your winged wonder or a treat for your scaly pal all while learning more about the pets in our lives! Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum […]

Dusky Discoveries What do most mosquitoes, house cats, and tenrecs have in common? They are crepuscular! Many creatures come out at dusk, when the day is cooling and there is still scattered light. Come learn about the advantages (and disadvantages) of being crepuscular, or active at twilight. After a short presentation, we will hit the […]

Flute’s Journey Go on a journey with Flute, a young wood thrush experiencing his first migration—a long trip from his nesting ground in the Belt Woods in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica, and back again. After the story, we will go for a short walk on the trail to look for migrating […]