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SUMMARY:Family Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:When: March 1\, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.\nWhere: Powdermill Nature Reserve\nTickets: Free \nJoin 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. \nEvents fill up fast! Registration is recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan timing\, seating\, and/or trail routes. If there are spots available at the time of the program\, non-registered individuals can join on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPowdermill Nature Reserve is located at 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA 15677. \n[swcheckout site=”6″ item=”135253″]
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/family-nature-hike-march-1-2025/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
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SUMMARY:Founding an Independent Research Lab to Change our Planetary Future
DESCRIPTION:Founding an Independent Research Lab to Change our Planetary Future\nMonday\, March 3\, 2025\, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nEarth Theater and online via Zoom\nFeaturing Suzanne Pierre\, Critical Ecology Lab\nThis lecture is free. Museum admission is not required.\nLearn about scientific discoveries directly from the experts in the field. Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on numerous scientific topics at the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar series. \nClick here to register to attend virtually via Zoom. Registration is not necessary to attend in person. Museum admission is not included with the lecture. Visitor Services staff can direct you to Earth Theater on arrival. \nAbstract \n\n\n\nWhile it is now largely accepted that the threat climate change poses to humanity is not equally distributed across populations\, the relationships between social power dynamics and inequality and the origins of global climate and ecological change are poorly\, if at all\, understood by the scientific community. Developing a scientific foundation for understanding changing Earth systems processes as they relate to persistent\, unequal social systems is the objective of the Critical Ecology Lab. By conducting this type of scientific research in an effort to change basic scientific understanding and practice\, public narratives about the Anthropocene\, and contribute to a body of evidence to support political action\, the Critical Ecology Lab aims to transform who and what global change science is for\, and how it is done. Here\, Dr. Pierre describes the founding and development of this unique independent research institution and presents examples of the Lab’s approach to socially critical Earth systems research and our vision for liberation work within science. \nAbout Suzanne Pierre \n\n\n\nDr. Suzanne Pierre\, a Haitian and Indian ecosystems ecologist and biogeochemist\, is a writer and advocate for transformative social change. As founder and executive director of the Critical Ecology Lab\, she leads groundbreaking research and community-driven efforts to challenge oppressive systems and address escalating ecological and social crises. Dr. Pierre earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies from New York University\, a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University\, and was a University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at Berkeley. Her scientific expertise lies in using molecular and stable isotope techniques to study nutrient and carbon cycling in plant and microbial communities under climate change. \nAs the pioneer of critical ecology\, Dr. Pierre combines scientific methodologies with decolonial and liberation theories to explore the links between global ecological change and the legacies of colonialism and capitalism. She speaks and writes passionately about the intersections of identity\, liberation\, and ecology\, collaborating with artists to amplify these themes through exhibitions worldwide. \nA recipient of the National Geographic Wayfinder Award\, Dr. Pierre’s work continues to inspire innovative approaches to environmental and social justice.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/moriarty-science-seminar-pierre-2425/
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SUMMARY:Women’s History Month Spotlights
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History\nFree with Museum Admission\nDrop-in for Spotlights throughout the museum led by Natural History Interpreters to celebrate Women’s History Month. Learn about women who have shaped our understanding of how the world works\, such as Maria Salomea Skłodowska-Curie\, Mary Anning\, Rachel Carson\, Mary Dawson\, and Rosalie Littlethunder. Plus\, see mineral\, bird\, and mammal specimens up close. Spotlights will vary throughout the month\, and each experience will be unique. Ask for details from Visitor Services when you visit. \nBuy your tickets in advance!\n[swaddtocarttimed site=”6″ group=”279″ sw_msg_add_to_cart=’Proceed to Cart.‘]\n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/womens-history-month-spotlights-2025/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Moriarty Science Seminar: Using Bird Banding Datasets to Track Trends in Bird Populations
DESCRIPTION:Sixty Years and Counting: Using Bird Banding Datasets to Track Trends in Bird Populations\nMonday\, March 17\, 2025\, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nEarth Theater and online via Zoom\nFeaturing Annie Lindsay\, Powdermill Avian Research Center (Carnegie Museum of Natural History)\nThis lecture is free. Museum admission is not required.\nLearn about scientific discoveries directly from the experts in the field. Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on numerous scientific topics at the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar series. \nClick here to register to attend virtually via Zoom. Registration is not necessary to attend in person. Museum admission is not included with the lecture. Visitor Services staff can direct you to Earth Theater on arrival. \nAbstract \n\n\n\nThe potential for long-term bird banding datasets to contribute to scientific literature is immense\, and researchers are using these datasets to\nstudy trends over time (e.g.\, populations\, phenology\, behavior\, migration\, distributions\, morphology). Many studies rely on data collected at a single location or over a short period\, and while it is valuable to analyze a single large dataset\, the conclusions may not be broadly applicable to different geographic and temporal ranges\, or to different species or even different populations of the focal species. Comparing multiple long-term datasets comprised of many species from multiple locations is proving to be valuable in identifying and describing patterns in space and time\, and among populations and species. Several multi-station analyses have been published that show trends and patterns single-datasets may overlook. \nPowdermill Avian Research Center has operated the longest continuously-run\, year-round bird banding program in the country\, gathering over 830\,000 banding records and facilitating countless avian research projects since its inception in 1961. Similarly\, Black Swamp Bird Observatory in northwest Ohio has been operating a banding station during the spring and fall migration periods since 1992\, amassing over 350\,000 records. In this presentation\, she compares long-term trends in refueling rate and arrival condition\, and changes in wing morphology at both stations\, and discusses the importance of collaborations among bird banding operations in strengthening analyses to recognize patterns spatially and temporally. \nAbout Annie Lindsay \n\n\n\nAnnie Lindsay\, PhD\, is the Bird Banding Program Manager at Powdermill Nature Reserve\, environmental field station of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History\, where she runs the long-term bird banding station\, conducts avian research\, and teaches bird banding classes and workshops. Her research interests lie primarily in songbird migratory behavior and ecology\, seasonal interactions and carry-over effects\, and molt strategies and timing. She is particularly interested in how human activities affect bird populations and how those populations have changed over time in response to environmental changes. Annie earned a BS in Biology\, an MS in Environment and Natural Resources from the Ohio State University\, and a PhD in Biology from the University of Toledo. She has traveled around the country and internationally to band birds and study avian ecology and behavior. She is a North American Banding Council certified Bander and Trainer and serves in leadership roles for the Eastern Bird Banding Association\, North American Banding Council\, Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology\, and Black Swamp Bird Observatory.
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SUMMARY:NatureFest
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, March 22\, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.\nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History\nTickets: Free with Museum Admission. Advance Registration Strongly Recommended\nJoin Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientists\, educators\, and community partners for NatureFest! Browse the full schedule below and plan your day. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun or a deep dive into land stewardship and invasive species research\, there’s programming for nature lovers of all ages. \n\n\nNatureFest Schedule\nFamily-Friendly Activities\, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\, drop-in any time\nEnjoy hands-on activities throughout the museum to explore environmental topics in our region and connect with more than a dozen local organizations working to protect our rivers\, parks\, wildlife\, and more. \nActivities are designed for kids ages 5-12 and their families\, they include: \n• Learning about invasive species in our area\, including freshwater mussels living in our rivers. \n• Test your knowledge of invasive plants and check out the latest edition of the Invasive Plants of Pittsburgh guide from Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. \n•  Sorting through leaf litter to look for tiny snails. \n•  Seeing plant specimens from the museum’s herbarium and finding out how scientists use them to study climate change. \n•  Making and taking home a coloring page based on herbarium specimens. \n•  Meeting artist Koichi Watanabe and learning about his decades long explorations of itadori (knotweed) around the world. \n•  Finding out how to join the City Nature Challenge and contribute to active scientific research by making observations and uploading photos. \nPop-up Tours of Uprooted: Plants Out of Place\, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.\, Meet in Hall of Botany\nBe among the first to visit the groundbreaking exhibition Uprooted: Plants Out of Place on a 30-minute tour with a museum educator. See both exhibition locations (Hall of Botany and Third Floor Overlook) and ask questions as you go. \nSymposium: Stories of Land Stewardship\, 1:00-3:30 p.m.\, Earth Theater\n1:00-1:30 p.m.\, Stewardship Mistakes: Museum researchers Ainsley Seago\, Nicole Heller\, and Mason Heberling tell short stories of human-driven species introductions and land management with unintended ecological outcomes. Explore popular science examples from around the world\, which serve as cautionary tales of human interference and hubris. \n1:30-3:30 p.m.\, Stories of Land Stewardship: Tim Byan (Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania)\, AJ Monsma and/or John Creasy (Garfield Community Farm)\, Jared Belsky (Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy)\, and Gavin Deming (Allegheny Goatscape) discuss their important work with invasive species management and holistic land stewardship. Learn about the diverse array of invasive species solutions taking place in Pittsburgh and ask your burning questions. \nFilm Screening of Seeing the Unseen: Aquatic Invaders & What’s at Stake\, 3:45-4:30 p.m.\, Earth Theater\nWatch a short film by the Western PA Conservancy and Great Lakes Media & Film about aquatic invasive species threatening the Lake Erie watershed and nearby regions. Learn how conservation-minded people\, groups\, and organizations (including the Conservancy) are working on efforts to combat and reduce the threat of invasives in these important and vital ecosystems. This film provides actions and measures anyone can take to slow the spread of invasive species entering the watershed. \n[swcheckout site=”6″ item=”135336″] \n  \n  \n  \nNatureFest is sponsored by:
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/naturefest/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Woodcock Walk
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, March 28 and Friday\, April 4\, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.\nWhere: Powdermill Nature Reserve\nTickets: $10\nWhat 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 phenomenon. We’ll meet in the Nature Center where we will learn more about these fascinating creatures followed by a hike to a field where the timberdoodles regularly display. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and a headlamp. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled if it is raining. \n\nBuy Tickets for March 28\n[swcheckout site=”6″ item=”135312″] \n  \n  \n\n\n\nBuy Tickets for April 4\n[swcheckout site=”6″ item=”135313″]
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/woodcock-walk/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
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