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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190722
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SUMMARY:Museum Scavenger Hunts
DESCRIPTION:STRANGEST THINGS SCAVENGER HUNT\nHappening now during regular museum hours \nTime travelers\, strange rocks\, Demogorgon-like creatures and more await you on our Strangest Things scavenger hunt! The adventure is happening now—just pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the admission desk to get started. \n \n \n\nTOY STORY SCAVENGER HUNT\nHappening now during regular museum hours \n“To infinity and beyond!” Can you find real toys hidden in the museum? How about fossils that look like your favorite Toy Story characters? Grab a scavenger hunt sheet at the admission desk to begin!
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/museum-scavenger-hunts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T120000
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SUMMARY:Redox controls on the mineralogy of Earth\, Mercury\, and Mars
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kevin Righter \nThe terrestrial planets Earth\, Mercury and Mars exhibit very different surface compositions\, mineralogy and general properties many of which can be explained by oxygen gradients in the inner solar system.  Dr. Righter will use sulfur as an example of the contrasting role of oxygen pressure in controlling the geochemical and mineralogic properties of planets.  He will describe how his experimental studies have helped to understand the behavior of sulfur in each planet\, as well as how this has led to their unique mineralogies.  Emphasis will be placed on how exploration of these planets has led to an enhanced understanding and appreciation of Earth’s geochemistry and mineralogy.  Dr. Righter will also highlight some fruitful areas of future research in experimental petrology. \nAbout Dr. Righter\nDr. Righter is originally from Pittsburgh\, graduated from Haverford/Bryn Mawr College with a degree in Geology\, and was first exposed to planetary science in a summer internship in Houston.  He attended University of Michigan and received an MS degree studying the redox properties of pallasite meteorites.  He then attended the University of California in Berkeley where he carried out field and experimental studies of basic volcanism in western Mexico.  For this PhD thesis work\, he mapped a large region of monogenetic volcanoes near the west coast of Mexico\, and studied a specific basic lava called lamprophyre for its phase relations at high pressure and temperature conditions.  With this background in terrestrial and meteoritic science\, he became a research scientist at the University of Arizona where he carried out experimental studies related to core formation and basaltic magmatism in terrestrial planets and the Moon.  In 2002 he was fortunate to be hired as Antarctic meteorite curator at NASA Johnson Space Center\, where he has been ever since.  Overseeing the Antarctic meteorite collection (>22\,000 meteorites) and managing an experimental petrology lab have allowed him to be engaged in many facets of planetary science in both service and research roles.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/redox-controls-on-the-mineralogy-of-earth-mercury-and-mars/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190703T201128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T201128Z
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SUMMARY:How New Minerals Influence Environmental & Materials Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Travis Olds \nEach year\, about 100 new minerals are discovered and accepted by the Commission on New Minerals\, Nomenclature and Classification of the International Mineralogical Association. Exploration of abandoned mines and reinvestigation of samples from classic localities have allowed mineralogists to discover more new minerals in the past decade than any before. Although crystal-chemical studies of synthetic materials have increased exponentially over the same period\, some recent new minerals possess remarkably complex atomic arrangements and compositions that provide us with a more thorough understanding of the crystal-chemical features that dictate mineral properties and their environmental behavior. In fact\, Nature is our most skilled experimentalist if you know where to look\, and new mineral descriptions further enrich our understanding of the material world\, promoting technological advancement and fostering better environmental stewardship. To ensure that mineralogy has a strong future will require diligent preservation of mining materials and history\, as well as modernized curation methods and integration of new findings with both public and scientific communities. Looking forward\, predictive mineralogy methods and big-data analysis are ever important approaches to understanding human-mineral interactions in our Anthropocene era. \nAbout Travis Olds\nTravis Olds\, an Upper Peninsula of Michigan native\, is a passionate photographer\, collector and researcher of minerals. Olds obtained his B.Sc. in chemistry from Michigan Technological University in 2012 and received his Ph.D from the University of Notre Dame in 2017\, where he explored the mineralogy and crystal chemistry of uranium. He currently works as a post-doctoral research associate at Washington State University\, leading research efforts of the Department of Energy-funded Actinide Ceramic Materials Laboratory. Olds’ research is focused on the structure-property relationships of minerals and materials\, using spectroscopic\, diffraction and scattering techniques to study them at various length scales. With the help of an international group of friends and colleagues\, Olds has discovered or been involved in the description of 18 new minerals recognized by the IMA Commission on New Minerals\, Nomenclature and Classification.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/how-new-minerals-influence-environmental-materials-sciences/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190703T201307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T154245Z
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SUMMARY:Minerals\, metals\, and microbes in the Anthropocene
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carla Rosenfeld \nSelenium (Se) critically influences both ecosystem and human health. In modern times\, millions of people are impacted by Se deficiency or toxicity and in geologic history several mass extinctions have been linked to extreme Se deficiency. Additionally\, Se chemistry forms the basis for several paleoenvironmental reconstructions of the Earth’s oxygenation history. Complex interactions between microbial activity and other environmentally relevant elements\, however\, obscure the ability to make accurate predictions and reconstructions. In this seminar\, I will share ongoing research into how microbial activity and interactions with other metals or minerals can drastically alter Se oxidation state and form\, including through biomineralization processes. I will also discuss the important role fungal biominerals can play in improving water quality and environmental remediation in contaminated surface environments.  \nAbout Carla Rosenfeld\nDr. Carla Rosenfeld is currently a Senior Research Associate and Associate Director of the Quantitative Bioelement Imaging Center (QBIC) at Northwestern University. She has a B.S. in Chemistry from McGill University\, and Ph.D. in Soil Science and Biogeochemistry from Pennsylvania State University. Following her Ph.D.\, Carla was a Smithsonian Institution Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Museum of Natural History Department of Mineral Sciences\, and an NSF EAR postdoctoral fellow at University of Minnesota Department of Earth Sciences.  \nCarla is a biogeochemist and biomineralogist whose primary research goals are directed toward understanding the chemical signatures of life and the interactions between living and non-living Earth systems. She aims to connect mechanistic mineralogical studies with ecosystem-scale questions. Her research program addresses essential questions related to biomineral formation and reactivity\, element fate and transport\, and coupled biogeochemical cycles by using cutting-edge analytical geochemistry and geomicrobiology tools.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/minerals-metals-and-microbes/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20181220T154424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T154424Z
UID:8372-1564228800-1564243200@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Super Science Saturday: Scientist Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that paleontologists\, botanists\, zoologists\, and many other scientists are studying nature and making discoveries at the museum? Meet real scientists and learn more about what they do! \nSuper Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History that invites visitors of all ages to explore a special theme through hands-on activities\, experiments\, demonstrations\, discussions with museum experts\, and more! Events are free with museum admission.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/super-science-saturday-scientist-takeover-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190218T172404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T154457Z
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Join museum educators in the Earth Theater every day to meet members of the museum’s living collection. Get up close with feathered\, furry\, and scaly friends while learning about animal habitats\, interesting behaviors\, and exciting scientific studies. \nEach day is unique\, so you never know what kind of animals will be featured thanks to a rotating cast of cool animals! Meet a 6-foot-long python\, colorful sun conures\, or even some friendly skunks!
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/live-animal-encounters-2/2019-08-01/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190805T200141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T200141Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime & More
DESCRIPTION:Bats at the Beach\nThe sun has set\, and the moon has risen—it’s the perfect time for bats to play! What better way to spend a warm summer night than at the beach? The bats pack up their beach toys\, snacks\, and more and take wing for some salty\, sandy fun! Come listen to this story about bats having summer fun\, and then we will head outside for some beach activities and bat snacks!
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/storytime-more-10/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190805T200233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T200233Z
UID:10083-1565532000-1565532000@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Science and Nature Program
DESCRIPTION:Beat the Heat\, Animal Style\nHow do animals stay cool during the hottest month of the year? Escape the heat yourself and explore some of the interesting cooling methods found in the animal kingdom! Then brave the elements to check out some of the cool spots animals might find to hide.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/science-and-nature-program-5/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
GEO:40.1594406;-79.2720589
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20181220T154518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T200011Z
UID:8373-1566043200-1566057600@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Super Science Saturday: Pet-palooza!
DESCRIPTION:Pets come in all shapes and sizes and can be covered with fur\, feathers or scales! Create a toy for your furry friend\, something special for your winged wonder or a treat for your scaly pal all while learning more about the pets in our lives! \nSuper Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History that invites visitors of all ages to explore a special theme through hands-on activities\, experiments\, demonstrations\, discussions with museum experts\, and more! Events are free with museum admission.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/super-science-saturday-pet-palooza/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190805T200320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T200320Z
UID:10084-1566414000-1566414000@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Nature at Night
DESCRIPTION:Dusky Discoveries\nWhat do most mosquitoes\, house cats\, and tenrecs have in common? They are crepuscular! Many creatures come out at dusk\, when the day is cooling and there is still scattered light. Come learn about the advantages (and disadvantages) of being crepuscular\, or active at twilight. After a short presentation\, we will hit the trail in search of these dusk creatures (maybe even finding a dusky salamander)! Please wear boots and bring headlamps\, especially ones with a red light setting.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/nature-at-night-10/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190901T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190823T103814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T103814Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime & More
DESCRIPTION:Flute’s Journey\nGo on a journey with Flute\, a young wood thrush experiencing his first migration—a long trip from his nesting ground in the Belt Woods in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica\, and back again. After the story\, we will go for a short walk on the trail to look for migrating birds.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/storytime-more-11/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190904
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190807T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T132915Z
UID:10269-1567468800-1567555199@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Closed Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/closed-tuesday/2019-09-03/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T135000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190807T154330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T190651Z
UID:10641-1567603800-1567605000@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounters
DESCRIPTION:Join museum educators in the Earth Theater every day to meet members of the museum’s living collection. Get up close with feathered\, furry\, and scaly friends while learning about animal habitats\, interesting behaviors\, and exciting scientific studies. \nEach day is unique\, so you never know what kind of animals will be featured thanks to a rotating cast of cool animals! Meet a 6-foot-long python\, colorful sun conures\, or even some friendly skunks!
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/live-animal-encounters-3/2019-09-04/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190806T203622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T203622Z
UID:10185-1567695600-1567713600@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursday Evening
DESCRIPTION:Free Thursday Evenings\nBring the whole family! Admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History is free after 3 p.m. every Thursday in September. Explore the real world of dinosaurs\, see Monet’s beautiful water lilies\, and experience a new discovery every week. Don’t miss this rare chance to visit two museums\, free of admission! \n  \nSponsored by UPMC Health Plan. \n \n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/free-thursday-evening/2019-09-05/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190219T133312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T171456Z
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SUMMARY:Changing Roles of Herbaria in the Anthropocene
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bonnie Isaac\, Collection Manager of Botany\, Carnegie Museum of Natural History \n \nMany things have changed due to the effects of humans on the natural history world.  Learn what a herbarium is\, how the roles of herbaria are changing and what Anthropocene related projects are presently underway in our Museum’s herbarium.   \nThis is a Carnegie Discoverers meeting.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/changing-roles-of-herbaria-in-the-anthropocene/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190823T103918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T103918Z
UID:11000-1567951200-1567951200@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:A Tale of Two Stations: What We’ve Learned from Nearly 60 Years of Bird Banding\nAnnie Lindsay\, Banding Program Manager at Powdermill Avian Research Center\, studies how songbird populations are changing over time and how birds might be coping with or adapting to these changes. Although birds have been migrating for many millennia\, they are now facing increased threats from humans\, including invasive species\, habitat loss\, and a steadily warming global climate. When an animal’s ability to forage or breed is disrupted (either positively or negatively)\, the consequences carry over into subsequent seasons and can affect an individual’s survival\, ultimately influencing a species’ population. Annie’s research is based on data collected at Powdermill Nature Reserve\, which has run a year-round banding station since 1961\, and at Black Swamp Bird Observatory\, which has been banding birds during migration in northwest Ohio since 1992.  \nFollowing Our Feathered Friends\nIt’s fall migration season\, and that means many birds are heading south for the winter! Why do they do that? How? What makes them get up and go\, and what does Powdermill have to do with it all? Come discover the answers to these questions and more in this hands-on exploration of avian migration. After the activity\, we will hit the trail in search of our feathered friends.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/science-and-nature-program-and-nature-explorers-10/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190822T133739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T133739Z
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SUMMARY:Rethinking the museum specimen in the digital age
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mason Heberling\, Carnegie Museum of Natural History \nNatural history collections are receiving unprecedented attention due to recently developed tools\, new perspectives\, and perhaps most notably\, their increased accessibility through widespread digitization. With nearly 390 million plant specimens collected by thousands of botanists over nearly five centuries in museums worldwide\, herbaria (collections of preserved dead plants) comprise an enormous resource for understanding the world around us. These collections were historically established and maintained primarily for taxonomic study (the classification and naming of life) and related uses. Though their longstanding functions remain relevant\, museum specimens are increasingly being used in novel and unanticipated ways by a diverse array of disciplines. Mason Heberling will discuss the past\, present\, and future of herbarium specimen use\, highlighting examples from his latest research on invasive species and climate change. In addition to maximizing our use of existing collections\, an open re-evaluation of the very collection event itself is needed to ensure we are effectively documenting our rapidly changing world. The use of digital observations and community science platforms\, such as iNaturalist\, provide a powerful approach to enhance the research value of specimens. As we enter the Anthropocene\, a new geological epoch marked by global environmental changes\, herbaria have likewise entered a new era with enhanced scientific\, educational\, and societal relevance.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/rethinking-the-museum-specimen-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190822T142405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T152332Z
UID:10978-1568462400-1568476800@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Nature Lab
DESCRIPTION:Take flight with us this fall. Drop in to the Nature Lab and learn what to watch for as birds begin their seasonal migrations. Design a wing to test against different air flow patterns\, and connect with Bird Safe Pittsburgh to see what you can do to reduce bird-glass collisions in your neighborhood \nArrive any time within the four hour window. Stay until you’ve satisfied your curiosity. \nWe welcome all subscribed kids (ages 8-13)\, as long as one adult accompanies each group. \nLearn about Nature Labs \n\n\nGet an Annual Subscription to Nature Labs\nYour Nature Lab subscription covers admission to Nature Lab for one child and an accompanying adult for a full year. Subscribers earn points for each Nature Lab visit. Accumulated points unlock special activities and prizes. \n[swcheckout site=”6″ item=”84387″]
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/nature-lab/2019-09-14/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190823T104200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T104200Z
UID:11001-1568833200-1568833200@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Nature at Night
DESCRIPTION:The MESSENGER\nTHE MESSENGER is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the compassionate people who are working to turn the tide. The film takes viewers on a visually stunning journey revealing how the problems facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet and ourselves. \nView the official trailer for THE MESSENGER  \nPlease note this is a documentary containing emotional footage that may not be suitable for some viewers.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/nature-at-night-11/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20181220T154608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T190459Z
UID:8374-1569067200-1569081600@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Super Science Saturday: Fallfest! 2019
DESCRIPTION:Spend your Saturday at the museum celebrating one of our favorite seasons! Learn more about the critters that live in crunchy leaf piles\, make a bird feeder for some winged friends and find out how local animals prepare for the winter months ahead! \nSuper Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History that invites visitors of all ages to explore a special theme through hands-on activities\, experiments\, demonstrations\, discussions with museum experts\, and more! Events are free with museum admission.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/super-science-saturday-fallfest-2/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190822T142405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T153019Z
UID:10979-1569067200-1569081600@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Nature Lab
DESCRIPTION:Take flight with us this fall. Drop in to the Nature Lab and learn what to watch for as birds begin their seasonal migrations. Design a wing to test against different air flow patterns\, and connect with Bird Safe Pittsburgh to see what you can do to reduce bird-glass collisions in your neighborhood \nArrive any time within the four hour window. Stay until you’ve satisfied your curiosity. \nWe welcome all subscribed kids (ages 8-13)\, as long as one adult accompanies each group. \nLearn about Nature Labs \n\n\n\nCarnegie Museums Members are able to sample this session before subscribing! Come to the museum September 21 for a family visit and drop in between Noon and 4 p.m. to explore the amazing opportunities these labs have to offer your budding scientists and environmentalists. \nGet an Annual Subscription to Nature Labs\nYour Nature Lab subscription covers admission to Nature Lab for one child and an accompanying adult for a full year. Subscribers earn points for each Nature Lab visit. Accumulated points unlock special activities and prizes. \n[swcheckout site=”6″ item=”84387″]
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/nature-lab-2019-09-21/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190822T135936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T135936Z
UID:10974-1569240000-1569243600@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:3.5 Billion Years of Microbial Community Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Stoltz\, Center for Environmental Research and Education at Duquesne University \nLife has existed on Earth for over 3.5 billion years. We know this through the preserved remains of microorganisms\, as microfossils and microbialites such as microbially induced sedimentary structures (MISS) and stromatolites. Over half of the elements in the periodic table have some biological role\, many with complex biogeochemical cycles that are microbially mediated. The global microbiome encompasses a wide range of environments including deep in the Earth’s crust\, with an estimated population of ~1030 cells and more than a trillion species. Deep sequencing projects have revealed hitherto unknown phyla and “microbial dark matter.” The discoveries of conductive pili and cable bacteria have shown that microbes can transfer electrons to and from external sources (a process known as electrotrophy)\, sometimes over significant distances. This talk focuses on John Stolz’s research on metal munching microbes and the microbial communities of living stromatolites from the Bahamas and Shark Bay\, Australia. Stolz will discuss how the intimate interactions of microbes with their environment that started way back in the Archean has helped forge the world we know today.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/3-5-billion-years-of-microbial-community-interactions/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190219T133444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T133712Z
UID:9081-1569520800-1569528000@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Stream Ecology in a Changing World: a Multi-Scale Approach to Evaluating Threats to Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Andy Turner\, Professor of Biology and Geoscience\, Clarion University \nPennsylvania holds more than 80\,000 miles of flowing water\, ranging from small streams to large rivers.  These systems are buffeted by an array of environmental challenges.  An overview of the research aimed at understanding the consequences of these perturbations will be provided.  The approaches span a variety of spatial scales and the need for multiple methodologies in studying ecological systems.  The results show that streams and rivers are resilient to some forms of environmental change and yet sensitive to others\, highlighting the importance of continued research.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/stream-ecology-in-a-changing-world-a-multi-scale-approach-to-evaluating-threats-to-water-quality/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190906T141939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T170928Z
UID:11067-1569607200-1569614400@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Pittsburgh in the Global Watershed: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:CMOA Theater\n\n\nPlease RSVP to this event as space is limited. \nNicole Heller \nMuseum Fellow and Associate Curator of the Anthropocene\,\nCarnegie Museum of Natural History. \nJason Scorse\nDirector\, Center for the Blue Economy\,\nMiddlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey \nCaleb McClennen\nVice President\, Global Conservation\, Wildlife Conservation Society \nShane Elipot\nResearch Assistant Professor of Ocean Sciences\,\nRosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science\,\nUniversity of Miami \n\n\nRSVP to the Panel Discussion\n[gravityform id=”53″ title=”false” description=”true”] \n\n\nSponsored by Carnegie Museum of Natural History board member Henry Simonds.\nIn partnership with Middlebury College’s Faculty on the Road series.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/pittsburgh-in-the-global-watershed-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190820T203023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T155807Z
UID:10965-1570264200-1570269600@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Saturday: Booseum Trick-or-Treat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in investigating the creepy and awesome creatures that call the museum home! Meet live animals\, learn spooky facts about our tarantula\, and enjoy a Halloween movie on the big screen! Trick-or-treat around dinosaurs and mummies at stations throughout the museum and wear a costume* to receive a small prize!\n*Please\, no masks\, weapons\, or backpacks \nPlease register in advance so we can provide a sensory friendly setting.\n\nSaturday\, October 5\, 2019\n8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. \n[swaddtocart site=”6″ item=”88476″]\n[swaddtocart site=”6″ item=”88599″]
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/sensory-friendly-saturday-booseum-trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190925T123720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T123720Z
UID:11129-1570370400-1570370400@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Storytime and More
DESCRIPTION:Little Owl’s Night \nLittle Owl loves the night\, and so do many of his friends. Follow Little Owl as he flies through the night\, observing other nocturnal creatures. As morning approaches\, he heads back home to Mama\, and she shares with him how night ends as he falls fast asleep. After the story\, we will head outside in search of sleeping creatures.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/storytime-and-more-5/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
GEO:40.1594406;-79.2720589
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190219T133644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T193759Z
UID:9082-1570730400-1570737600@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:21st Century Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Laurie Giarratani\, Director of Education\, Carnegie Museum of Natural History \n \nAnthropocene problem-solving presents an urgent need for creative\, community-minded\, multidisciplinary thinkers and doers.  Addressing concerns like climate change\, habitat alteration\, and biodiversity loss requires understanding of nature\, science and technology\, and the ability to examine how these systems are interconnected.  With funding from the Spencer Foundation\, a team of CMNH scientists\, Learning Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh\, and community partners have been working together to find new ways to activate museum resources and build a diverse community of 21st Century Naturalists in the Pittsburgh region. \nThis is a Carnegie Discoverers meeting. Learn more about Carnegie Discoverers and how to join.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/21st-century-naturalist/
LOCATION:PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20190826T150946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T172231Z
UID:11002-1570924800-1571011199@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Free Admission - RADical Day
DESCRIPTION:Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History will have free admission on Sunday\, October 13\, 2019 as part of RADical Days. \nAs a thank you each year to the taxpayers of Allegheny county\, Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD)\, in conjunction with organizations throughout Allegheny county\, present RADical Days – a celebration featuring free events\, performances\, and admission.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/free-admission-radical-day/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20191001T200120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T200120Z
UID:11154-1570975200-1570975200@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
DESCRIPTION:A Living Museum: A History of the Land at Powdermill Nature Reserve\nThe land at Powdermill has a long history even before the establishment of the nature reserve in 1956. Pamela Curtin\, Education Coordinator at the Westmoreland Historical Society\, will share an historical overview of Powdermill and how people have used the landscape over time. Whether using its natural resources for agriculture\, logging\, or mining\, or by studying its flora and fauna to understand and conserve the natural environment\, people have changed the land\, and some remnants of these changes are visible today. The effects of human activity are both unique to the area and reflective of larger historical trends and challenges that the state and region have faced. This research uses a blend of historical documents\, such as written records and images\, as well as modern GIS technologies to understand both past and present at Powdermill. After the lecture\, please join us for a short hike to find evidence of human impact on the land. \nPowdermill Exploration\nWhat happened at Powdermill before it became a nature reserve? What has happened since? Children will discover the long history of Powdermill’s land by studying historic images\, documents\, and maps that show how things have changed over time. After the activity\, children can meet up with adults attending the lecture to enjoy a short hike in search of evidence of human impact on the land.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/science-and-nature-program-and-nature-explorers-11/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
GEO:40.1594406;-79.2720589
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191017
DTSTAMP:20260406T062209
CREATED:20191011T155048Z
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UID:11222-1571184000-1571270399@carnegiemnh.org
SUMMARY:Mini Bioblitz Challenge! Pittsburgh vs Sabah\, Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:From Wednesday\, October 16\, to Sunday\, October 20\, iNaturalist users around Carnegie Museums and Powdermill Nature Reserve can compete with students working with museum herpetologist Jen Sheridan on the other side of the world in Sabah\, Malaysia! Any observations made in Allegheny or Westmoreland County October 16 through 20 will count towards Pittsburgh’s totals. Let’s see how many observations we can make and how our biodiversity compares!
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/mini-bioblitz-challenge-pittsburgh-vs-sabah-malaysia/
LOCATION:Powdermill Nature Reserve\, 1795 Route 381\, Rector\, PA\, 15677\, United States
GEO:40.1594406;-79.2720589
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