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Storytime and More
Storytime and More
Children up to the age of 9 and an accompanying adult are invited to discover the wonders of nature through a picture book read-aloud and related game, craft project, or nature walk! Come listen to the story of Flute, a young wood thrush experiencing his first migration, before we go for a short walk on […]
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Pedaltopia via Communitopia
Pedaltopia via Communitopia
Join Communitopia for their fall Pedal for a Purpose, Pedal-topia this year! Each fall, Communitopia’s supporters and stakeholders come together for an annual climate ride fundraiser to both raise funds for the organization and to raise awareness on innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation projects that have positively impacted our region and beyond. This year’s […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore the splendor of a fall afternoon. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration is […]
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Homeschool Class: Build Your Own Museum (Ages 5-7)
Homeschool Class: Build Your Own Museum (Ages 5-7)
Investigate all the small things in our world—from animals to rocks and minerals and everything in between! Build your own mini museum collection as we explore the exhibits. Grow your own crystals, and use video microscopes to observe their structure. Meet live animals from the museum’s living collection, and venture behind the scenes with museum […]
Homeschool Class: It’s About Time (Ages 8-10)
Homeschool Class: It’s About Time (Ages 8-10)
Grab your time travel gear and explore a different mystery from the past during each class! From life before dinosaurs to the present day, analyze fossils and artifacts that document how life on Earth has changed over time. Document your discoveries in a scientific journal, and create unique artifacts illustrating your own history! See All […]
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Moriarty Science Seminar: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA.
Moriarty Science Seminar: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA.
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA. Speaker: Shayla Monroe Aurochsen, the swift and powerful wild predecessors of domesticated cattle, have captivated human beings since our earliest encounters. In the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, a young girl named Wink fixates on […]
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Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
A behind-the-scenes experience as research is being done! Visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. Visit Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC)’s flight tunnel and hear about how we’re studying avian perception of glass to provide glass manufacturers and building designers […]
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Science and Nature Lecture
Science and Nature Lecture
Join us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! Discover the wonders of fantastic fall foliage as we explore why leaves change color and how this change benefits the trees. A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor exploration. Lectures are structured […]
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Sensory Friendly Hours: Booseum
Sensory Friendly Hours: Booseum
Explore the museum in a sensory-friendly environment and celebrate Halloween. Listen to some Halloween-themed stories, visit with our animal ambassadors, and learn more spooky specimens in our collection. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Saturday October 23, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
Super Science Saturday: Booseum
Super Science Saturday: Booseum
Wander through our haunted halls as you search for clues to solve our scavenger hunt, reveal spooky specimens, and earn Halloween goodies. Costumes are encouraged; be sure to wear your safety mask even if your costume includes a different mask. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, […]
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Storytime and More
Storytime and More
Children up to the age of 9 and an accompanying adult are invited to discover the wonders of nature through a picture book read-aloud and related game, craft project, or nature walk! Come listen to the story of Leaf Man as he flies through the air, following the wind. Then stick around to create your […]
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Moriarty Science Seminar: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size
Moriarty Science Seminar: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size Speaker: Amanda Martin Alterations in body size, a fundamental ecological trait, can have profound impacts on an organism’s life history and ecology with long-lasting effects that span multiple biological scales. Increased warming from climate change has led […]
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Horror Movie Trivia
Horror Movie Trivia
Put your knowledge to the test at Horror Movie Trivia night! Compete head-to-head with other scary film enthusiasts for the top prize, an exclusive tour of the museum’s Alcohol House. This behind-the-scenes collection space is over 100 years old and filled with jarred amphibian and reptile specimens preserved in alcohol. Your ticket includes admission to […]
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Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore the splendor of a fall afternoon. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration is […]
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