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SUMMARY:Richard P. Mellon Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, Ocotber 2\, 2026\, 8–9:30 a.m.\nWhere: Powdermill Nature Reserve\nTickets: Free \nEnjoy a free guided tour of the bird banding lab and research facility including the flight tunnel. Visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds\, and learn about the data they gather. Hear about how we’re studying avian perception of glass to provide glass manufacturers and building designers with important information that will help reduce bird-window collisions. This event takes place in an area typically closed to the public\, so make sure you don’t miss it! \nGuests must pre-register for the tour and arrive at Richard P. Mellon Powdermill Avian Research Center by 8 a.m. The tour is 1.5 hours long. \nSupport\nLead funding for the Richard P. Mellon Avian Research Center comes from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. Additional support for avian research is provided by Colcom Foundation and the Laurel Foundation.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/parc-free-guided-tour-2/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
CATEGORIES:Powdermill
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SUMMARY:Powdermill Family Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, 2–3 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.
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LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
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SUMMARY:R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie
DESCRIPTION:Talk: R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie \nSpeaker: Emily Graslie \nWhen: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\, 6:00–7:00 p.m. \nWhere: Art Theater and online via Zoom \nTickets: Free. Museum admission not required. \nFollowing her curiosity has taken Emily Graslie everywhere from deep into the bat caves of Kenya to exploring the wonder within our own backyards on her educational channel\, “https://www.youtube.com/user/thebrainscoopThe Brain Scoop.” Join us to learn about her journey as a science communicator on YouTube and how that experience led her to become a trailblazer as the first woman to host a science program for PBS in Prehistoric Road Trip. Plus\, learn why fostering inquisitive minds across America is now more critical than ever before. \nAmerican Sign Language interpretation will be provided by Global Wordsmiths for in-person attendees. \nRegistration is required to attend R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars. Register here to attend in person or click here to join us via Zoom.  \nUpcoming R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars\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.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/r-w-moriarty-science-seminar-the-power-of-curiosity-with-emily-graslie/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Haunted Museum (18+)
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, October 16\, 2026\, 6–10 p.m.\nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History\nTickets: $30 ($25 for Carnegie Museums members) \nNature is wild; it’s beautiful\, bizarre\, and sometimes even scary! \nStep into the strange side of the natural world during Haunted Museum\, our annual 18+ Halloween celebration! Come in costume and spend the evening exploring curious specimens\, eerie encounters\, and unexpected oddities throughout the museum. \nYour ticket includes: \n\n— A trick-or-treat scavenger hunt featuring some of the museum’s strangest objects and specimens including Fred the Crystal Skull\, American Indian Ghost Pipe Plant\, Gaboon Viper\, Death’s-head Hawkmoth\, and more\n— A virtual ghost tour of Pittsburgh’s most haunted locations with Haunted Pittsburgh\n— Brew up your own potions with Songbird Artistry using candies and sodas\n— Spooky photoshoots with handcrafted backdrops by Willowghast\, LLC.\n— A Keynote presentation on cryptids\, historical bestiaries\, and folklore by Matt Lake\, author of Weird Pennsylvania\n— Conversations with museum scientists about fascinating creepy-crawlies and other creatures of the night\n\nWhether you’re drawn to ghosts\, folklore\, strange science\, or things that go bump in the night\, this is your chance to experience the museum after hours and discover just how weird nature can be. \nWant even more Haunted Museum fun? Register for Behind the Scenes Tours of the museum’s Invertebrate Zoology and Amphibians and Reptiles collections. Led by curators and researchers\, these tours are extremely limited\, register now to snag your spot. \nGet Tickets → \n\nBehind the Scenes: Invertebrate Zoology Collection Tour\nWhen: 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.\nTickets: $50 \nJoin Curators and Collection Managers of Invertebrate Zoology\, for a haunting tour of the bug collection as part of Haunted Museum (18+). Venture off the beaten path for an up-close look at our spookiest specimens\, walk the halls where Silence of the Lambs was filmed\, and learn about the terrifying bug research happening at the museum today. Enjoy this rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and ask your questions about museums\, bugs\, and natural history collections. \nRegister for 6:30 p.m. Tour →\nRegister for 7:30 p.m. Tour → \n\nBehind the Scenes: Amphibians and Reptiles Collection Tour\nWhen: 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.\nTickets: $50 \nJoin Dr. Jennifer Sheridan\, Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles\, for a tour of the collection as part of Haunted Museum (18+). Discover snakes\, lizards\, frogs and more as you venture into the mysterious space called the Alcohol House. Enjoy this rare opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and ask your questions about museums\, amphibians and reptiles\, and natural history collections. \nRegister for 6:30 p.m. Tour →\nRegister for 7:30 p.m. Tour → \n\nRules and Guidelines\nHaunted Museum is an 18+ event. \nCostumes are encouraged\, however\, for the safety of our guests and collections we require that you follow the guidelines outlined below. Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry or asked to leave\, unless the costume can be modified to meet them. We appreciate your adherence to these rules. \n\n– Costumes may not contain any props or accessories that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon. Costumes may not contain any prop or accessory that resembles a gun.\n– Costumes may not contain sharp objects\, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike or impede another guest.\n– Costumes may not drag on the ground (dress trains\, robe trains\, etc).\n– Costume masks of any kind may not be worn.\n– Costume headwear may be worn if it does not cover the face.\n– Anything worn on the back may not be any wider than your elbows can extend to the side.\n– Large costumes or costume props that surround the entire body are strongly discouraged. Props and/or costume elements should not be any wider than your elbows can extend to the side.
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LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Richard P. Mellon Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, 8–11 a.m.\nWhere: Powdermill Nature Reserve\nTickets: Free \nJoin us for an open house at the Richard P. Mellon Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC)! Although PARC is operational year-round\, it is typically closed to the public. Open House is your opportunity to go behind the scenes and watch our scientists at work. See the bird banding processes up close\, visit the flight tunnel\, learn about avian perception of glass\, and talk with Powdermill researchers. \nDrop in at any time from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. We recommend arriving as early as possible for the best chance to see a variety of birds. Registration is recommended but not required. \nThis event is weather dependent and will be cancelled due to heat (>78 degrees)\, strong winds\, or inclement weather. \nSupport\nLead funding for the Richard P. Mellon Avian Research Center comes from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. Additional support for avian research is provided by Colcom Foundation and the Laurel Foundation.
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