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9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Pedaltopia via Communitopia

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October 2, 2021, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

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 […]

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Family Nature Walk at Powdermill

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October 2, 2021, 2:00 pm

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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1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: Build Your Own Museum (Ages 5-7)

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October 4, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

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 […]

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: It’s About Time (Ages 8-10)

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October 4, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

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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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA.

October 11, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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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8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

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October 16, 2021, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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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2:00 pm

Science and Nature Lecture

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October 17, 2021, 2:00 pm

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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8:30 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly Hours: Booseum

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October 23, 2021, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

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

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Booseum

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October 23, 2021, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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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2:00 pm

Storytime and More

October 24, 2021, 2:00 pm

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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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size

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October 25, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Horror Movie Trivia

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October 28, 2021, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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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October 2, 2021, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Pedaltopia via Communitopia

October 2, 2021, 2:00 pm

Family Nature Walk at Powdermill

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October 4
October 4, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: Build Your Own Museum (Ages 5-7)

October 4, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Recurring

Homeschool Class: It’s About Time (Ages 8-10)

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October 11
October 11, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Beasts of the Southern Wild: the African Aurochs in Art, Ritual, and DNA.

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October 16
October 16, 2021, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

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October 17, 2021, 2:00 pm

Science and Nature Lecture

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October 23
October 23, 2021, 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Sensory Friendly Hours: Booseum

October 23, 2021, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Booseum

October 24
October 24, 2021, 2:00 pm

Storytime and More

October 25
October 25, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Moriarty Science Seminar: Tandem Effects of Changes in Both Climate and Land Use on Body Size

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October 28
October 28, 2021, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Horror Movie Trivia

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