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Moriarty Science Seminar: Minerals as the Bedrock of the Energy Transition
Moriarty Science Seminar: Minerals as the Bedrock of the Energy Transition
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Minerals as the Bedrock of the Energy Transition" Speaker: Barbara Dutrow, Louisiana State University. Minerals, the fundamental solid material comprising planet Earth, are critical to solving some of society’s most pressing challenges, including global warming and the climate crises. Minerals provide the essential chemical constituents needed for the lower carbon […]
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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. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Events fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan […]
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Moriarty Science Seminar: River Life in Ancient Egypt: The Nile and its Varied Environments
Moriarty Science Seminar: River Life in Ancient Egypt: The Nile and its Varied Environments
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "River Life in Ancient Egypt: The Nile and its Varied Environments" Speaker: Christine Johnston, Western Washington University. Ancient Egyptian society developed around and was dependent on the Nile River. It was the physical and cultural heart of the pharaonic state, playing important roles in transportation and trade, agriculture and subsistence, […]
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Carnegie Discoverers: A Diamond in the Rough: Bringing Carnegie’s Ornithological Collection into the 21st Century
Carnegie Discoverers: A Diamond in the Rough: Bringing Carnegie’s Ornithological Collection into the 21st Century
Serina Brady, MSc2, Collection Manager, Ornithology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Considered one of the largest ornithological collections in the United States, the Section of Birds houses over 190,000 specimens spanning the globe. With various preparation types ranging from study skins to skeletons to spread wings and even bird “pickles,” Carnegie Museum’s Section of Birds […]
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Sensory Friendly Weekend
Sensory Friendly Weekend Standard sensory friendly supports are in place during regular hours for all CMNH visitors: • Lower lighting in select galleries • Video sounds and exhibit background audio turned off in select galleries • Calming spaces • Take-away support materials (single use ear plugs, sunglasses, fidget toys, etc.) Please register before March 15 […]
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After-school Story Stroll:
The Secret Pool (ages 7-10)
After-school Story Stroll:
The Secret Pool (ages 7-10)
This month, we will discover The Secret Pool by Kimberly Ridley Reading level: Ages 7-10 Explore Powdermill on a family story stroll! Join our educators and naturalists on a guided walk through the forest trails as we read and discover fun nature stories. Look for pages along the way and enjoy hands-on activities as the […]
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Midday Musings: Senior Social
Midday Musings: Senior Social
Looking for an exciting way to spend your afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to an open house featuring activities for seniors. Explore the new exhibition, The Stories We Keep, to discover the tools and processes conservators use to prepare and preserve ancient Egyptian objects, including a 4,000-year-old funerary boat, one of four […]
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Moriarty Science Seminar: Conservation of an Ancient Egyptian Wooden Boat: Documentation, Analysis, and Intervention
Moriarty Science Seminar: Conservation of an Ancient Egyptian Wooden Boat: Documentation, Analysis, and Intervention
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Conservation of an Ancient Egyptian Wooden Boat: Documentation, Analysis, and Intervention" Speaker: Mostafa Sherif, Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This event will take place Monday, March 25, 2024 at Noon in person at Earth Theater. Seminar 167 .
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Timberdoodle Night Hike at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Timberdoodle Night Hike at Powdermill Nature Reserve
What makes that noise that sounds like “Peent” in the night? The American woodcock! Also called timberdoodles, bogsuckers, or Labrador twisters, these oddly shaped birds are famous for their mating displays. The Sky Dance, as it was called by famed naturalist Aldo Leopold, begins at twilight. Join us as we track down this elusive natural […]
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Sensory Friendly Egg-stravaganza!
Sensory Friendly Egg-stravaganza!
Sensory Friendly Egg-stravaganza! Celebrate springtime at this sensory supportive experience at Carnegie Museum of Natural history! From tiny insects to giant dinosaurs, the museum has eggs and nests of all shapes and sizes to discover. Which one is YOUR favorite? Museum galleries will open to this event before regular museum hours, will have reduced audio/visual […]
Super Science Saturday: Egg-stravagana!
Super Science Saturday: Egg-stravagana!
Looking for family-friendly spring-themed activities? Join us for Egg-stravaganza! The egg-citement returns with our annual springtime scavenger hunt and an egg-cellent line-up of things to do with kids! From tiny insects to giant dinosaurs, the museum has eggs and nests of all shapes and sizes to discover. Can you find them all? Follow egg-themed clues […]
Timberdoodle Night Hike at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Timberdoodle Night Hike at Powdermill Nature Reserve
What makes that noise that sounds like “Peent” in the night? The American woodcock! Also called timberdoodles, bogsuckers, or Labrador twisters, these oddly shaped birds are famous for their mating displays. The Sky Dance, as it was called by famed naturalist Aldo Leopold, begins at twilight. Join us as we track down this elusive natural […]
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