Nature Explorers: Hibernation
2021-12-11 14:00 (America/New_York) | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
Children ages 8 to 12 and an accompanying adult are invited into the Netting Classroom to join us for a hands-on investigation of the natural world! With the weather turning colder, we will explore hibernation as a survival adaptation. We will meet in the Netting Classroom at 2 p.m., and children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required as space is limited; masks are required indoors.

Moriarty Science Seminar: Is climate change shading out our forest wildflowers?
2021-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Is climate change shading out our forest wildflowers?
Speaker: Ben Lee, Ph.D., Botany at CMNH
Description coming soon.
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Sensory Friendly Hours: Holiday Activities
2021-12-18 08:30 - 10:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Explore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests.

Saturday, December 18, 2021
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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Super Science Saturday: Holidays Around the World
2021-12-18 12:00 - 16:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Explore holiday traditions from around the world with Jólakötturinn (Jóla for short), the Icelandic Yule Cat. Solve Jóla’s riddles on a scavenger hunt to earn goodies, learn how to play dreidel, and enjoy a memorable holiday afternoon at the museum.

Sponsors
Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

Sensory Friendly Hours
2021-12-19 08:30 - 10:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Explore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests.

Sunday, December 19, 2021
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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Moriarty Science Seminar: Resilience and adaptation to climate change and environmental shifts in ancient Egypt and Nubia
2022-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Resilience and adaptation to climate change and environmental shifts in ancient Egypt and Nubia- the 4.2 ka BP and 3.2 ka BP events reconsidered
Speakers: Nadine Moeller and Emilie Sarrazin
In the history of ancient Egypt, two periods of important societal change have often been linked to major climatic events: the transition from the Old Kingdom to the First Intermediate Period, connected with the so-called “4.2 ka BP event,” and the end of the New Kingdom, roughly associated with the “3.2 ka BP event.” In both instances, seemingly unprecedented periods of aridification are thought to have had a direct impact on the (dis)organization of ancient societies in Egypt, Nubia, and the broader Near East. While the appeal of such a theory is undeniable, the proxy data on which this narrative is based are rarely critically assessed, and the link between the environmental and historical data is rarely conclusively made.
This lecture proposes to re-examine the evidence for both climatic and sociocultural changes at the end of the Old and the New Kingdoms in Egypt and Nubia, with a particular focus on settlement data. The growth, contraction, shifting, and abandonment of sites often reflect important changes happening beyond their bounds. In this regard, the benefits and limitations of using proxy data to explain changes in those settlement patterns will be reviewed, particularly when these changes coincided with periods traditionally associated with societal “collapse” in the scholarly literature.
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Event photograph copyright Gregory Marouard

Super Science Saturday: Polar Party
2022-01-15 12:00 - 16:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Chill out and celebrate the coldest days of the year with your family at the museum! Follow a scavenger hunt of frosty clues to learn how plants and animals have adapted to survive in polar environments. Plus, try our rockhopper penguin rock course and chat with museum staff about polar bears and Dippy the dinosaur.

Sponsors
Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

Moriarty Science Seminar: Understanding the Mid-Atlantic Flora...One Specimen at a Time
2022-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Understanding the Mid-Atlantic Flora…One Specimen at a Time
Speakers: Cindy Skema, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Plant collections and their archiving in herbaria form a cornerstone in the foundation of plant science studies. We will discuss the why, how, and where of this work, as well as the process of digitization, i.e., how we bring these invaluable specimens into the digital realm. The Mid-Atlantic Megalopolis (MAM) Project, a National Science Foundation funded collaboration between 13 institutions including Carnegie Museum of Natural History, has enabled the digitization of >1.2 million specimens since 2016 and the creation of a virtual consortium of herbaria throughout the Mid-Atlantic. I will introduce the project, its participants, and outcomes. We will end with a consideration of Ripariosida hermaphrodita (Virginia mallow), a case study that uses MAM data to better understand the biology of a plant that is threatened in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Photo description:
Close-up of a high resolution image of an herbarium specimen of Cornus florida (flowering dogwood), taken as part of the MAM Project’s herbarium digitization efforts. Copyright Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
2022-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
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. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Pre-registration is required.

Family Nature Walk
Saturday, February 5, 2022 2 p.m.

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Super Science Saturday: We Love Nature
2022-02-12 10:00 - 17:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Looking for family-friendly things to do this February? Celebrate Palentine’s Day at the museum! Today is all about finding the pulse that connects us all. Get your own heart pumping by doing the waggle dance and trying other active challenges. Discover surprising examples of cooperation between different species—whether it’s ants caring for aphids or birds helping crocodiles keep their smiles looking new, everyone needs a friend!

Sponsors
Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

Science and Nature Lecture with Mason Heberling
2022-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
Join us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor exploration. Lectures are structured for adult audiences, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required as space is limited, and masks are required inside the Nature Center.
Lecture: “Hang in there: spring flowers and winter leaves”
Assistant Curator of Botany Dr. Mason Heberling will talk about his work on the impacts of our changing climate and introduced species on our forest wildflowers. He will also talk about a project at Powdermill on those deciduous leaves that remain on branches in winter, a phenomenon known as marcescence. The talk will end with a hike, looking for winter leaves and signs of spring wildflowers.

Moriarty Science Seminar: Rethinking Plant Heat Tolerances and Photosynthetic Strategies of Tropical Plants
2022-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Rethinking Plant Heat Tolerances and Photosynthetic Strategies of Tropical Plants
Speakers: Timothy Perez

Stomata and leaf size thermoregulatory traits, a thermograph of leaves, and a tropical forest.
Abstract: As climate changes so too do the compositions of terrestrial plant communities that sequester carbon and mitigate climate change. However, the physiological mechanisms underpinning these changes are unclear. To understand these mechanisms, Perez and collaborators studied the photosynthetic heat tolerances (PHTs) and carbon assimilation strategies of tropical plants. In this talk he discusses their findings, which suggest that scientists need to rethink how PHTs are measured and assumed to influence plant performance. He also presents research that highlights how plant PHTs are unlikely to improve carbon assimilation at high temperatures, but may characterize thermal generalists with slow resource acquisition strategies. Finally, he presents a case-study using the genus Scalesia, endemic to the Galapagos, that indicates how climate selects for different photosynthetic strategies.
Bio: Timothy grew up in Upstate New York and in 2010 obtained a BSc in plant biology from the University of Vermont. After four years of working for NGO’s, the Bureau of Land Management, and as a research assistant, Timothy started a PhD in the Feeley Lab at the University of Miami. After obtaining his PhD in 2019, Timothy began a postdoctoral position in the Michaletz Lab at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, where he is currently a Killam Postdoctoral Scholar. Timothy’s research focuses on how plant ecophysiology can be used to understand plant responses to climate change, and he is motivated by a desire to develop tools that aid plant conservation.
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Nature Crawl (21+)
2022-02-25 19:00 - 22:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Looking for something fun and new to do in Pittsburgh?
Mask up, and see the museum in a new light! Join museum staff on a 21+ self-guided crawl through select exhibitions. Enjoy drop-in style activities including chats with scientific experts, tours, animal meet and greets, and more. Join in as many activities as you like to customize your own Nature Crawl experience. Whether you enjoy engaging with scientists, solving scavenger hunt clues, or just being in the museum after hours, Nature Crawl has something for you.
Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and light snacks will be available for purchase.
Featured exhibitions include Dinosaurs in Their Time, Discovery Basecamp, Age of Mammals: Cenozoic Era, PaleoLab, and Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems.
Pre-registration is required.

Please note: For your safety and the safety of those around you, all those attending this event must be fully vaccinated and show proof of Covid-19 vaccination (final vaccine must be dated at least 14 days prior to the event) at their time of entry with a valid ticket. Proof of vaccination can be shown via the physical card, a photo of your card, or digital vaccination passport apps. In addition, all those in attendance must wear a face mask that covers both the nose and mouth. Guests who do not follow posted safety guidelines or instructions from staff will be asked to leave the premises. Failure to comply with this policy or rude or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. Please see our Visitor Conduct Policy for more information.

Nature Crawl
Friday, February 25, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.21+

Moriarty Science Seminar: The mysterious megaraptorids: giant-clawed meat-eating dinosaurs from the southern continents
2022-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: The mysterious megaraptorids: giant-clawed meat-eating dinosaurs from the southern continents
Speakers: Matt Lamanna, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Articulated antebrachium (forearm) and manus (hand) of eponymous megaraptorid Megaraptor namunhuaiquii. The largest, innermost claw at right is approximately 40 cm (~16 inches) in length. Credit: Wikipedia (raffaele sergi from Pinerolo, Italia – dinosauri 013 Uploaded by FunkMonk).

The field team celebrates the discovery of the most complete adult skeleton of the megaraptorid Megaraptor namunhuaiquii yet found, on the shore of Lago Barreales, Neuquén Province, northern Patagonia, Argentina. Credit: Matt Lamanna.
Abstract: Over the past quarter-century, paleontological field explorations in landmasses that once comprised the Southern Hemisphere supercontinent of Gondwana have yielded fossil finds representing a host of new and unusual dinosaurs. Among the most extraordinary of these are Megaraptoridae, an enigmatic group of large-bodied, Cretaceous-aged (~125–66 million-year-old) theropods (generally predatory dinosaurs) characterized by low and elongate skulls, proportionally small but sharp teeth, extensively air-filled bones, and, most strikingly, powerfully built forelimbs tipped with enormous claws on the innermost two digits. In this R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar, Dr. Lamanna will present several of he and his Argentine collaborators’ recent megaraptorid discoveries and their implications for scientific understanding of the anatomy, phylogenetic relationships, and paleoecology of these mysterious Cretaceous carnivores. Among these finds are two exceptionally preserved skeletons that cast significant new light on megaraptorid morphology and evolutionary history, strengthening the hypothesis that these animals are Gondwanan cousins of tyrannosaurids, the theropod group that includes the notorious Tyrannosaurus rex.
Bio: Matt Lamanna is the Mary R. Dawson Associate Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology and the principal dinosaur researcher at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, he received his B.Sc. from Hobart College in 1997 and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1999 and 2004, respectively. Within the past 25 years, he has directed or co-directed field expeditions to Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, China, Croatia, Egypt, and Greenland that have resulted in the discovery of numerous new species of dinosaurs and other fossil animals from the Cretaceous Period, the third and final time period of the Age of Dinosaurs; indeed, he is one of only a handful of paleontologists to have found dinosaur fossils on all seven continents. Lamanna served as chief scientific advisor to Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s $36M Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition and has appeared on television programs for PBS (NOVA), the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, A&E, the Science Channel, and more.
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Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
2022-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
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. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Pre-registration is required.

Family Nature Walk
Saturday, March 5, 2022 2 p.m.

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Teen Night at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
2022-03-10 16:00 - 20:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Calling all teens! Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore the museum with a free open house featuring a look at extraordinary specimens, meet and greets with live animals, a chance to get creative with a climate banner and write a message to the future, tour the museum, and have a snack and relax in a teens-only lounge.
Whether you’ve already signed up for a FREE Teen Membership from Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, or just want to see what it’s all about – we hope you’ll stop by!
Please register early on the Carnegie Museums Membership website to secure your FREE ticket as capacity is limited. Open to everyone ages 13-18.
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Moriarty Science Seminar: Integrating the living and the dead: how functional traits can improve our understanding of early Cenozoic fern evolution
2022-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Integrating the living and the dead: how functional traits can improve our understanding of early Cenozoic fern evolution
Speaker: Molly Ng, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Abstract:Plants have different economic strategies to grow, survive, and reproduce. In leaves, these strategies are important in producing energy for the entire plant. Leaf mass per area (LMA), the ratio of leaf area to dry mass, is one way we can compare different strategies and has been shown to provide valuable insights about relative growth rates, productivity of plants within their environment, and even evolution. Ferns are important environmental and ecological indicators yet are not as well studied as angiosperms. The majority of modern ferns are considered ecological opportunists, hypothesized to have evolved as a response to angiosperm dominance ~55 million years ago, which also coincides with early Cenozoic climatic events. It is unclear whether ecological opportunity or climate is responsible for modern fern radiation, but LMA may provide insights into ecological opportunity. Using collections, both living (Powdermill Nature Reserve) and dead (herbarium and fossil specimens), Molly Ng estimates LMA across ferns to test whether “new” ferns strategize differently from “old” ferns. She determines plant response to atmospheric carbon dioxide and temperature, and tests phylogenetic conservation of traits across lineages. Finally, she introduces the work she is doing with fossils, which will ultimately improve our understanding of trait evolution and function within ferns.
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Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
2022-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and engaging strategies. Open to all, whether this is your first or hundredth time playing. Masks will be required indoors. Pre-registration required.

Super Science Saturday: Monster Fish
2022-03-19 10:00 - 17:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
What lurks in the deep? Explore the science and lore of elusive giant fish and discover their unique evolutionary advantages. Go on a fish-themed scavenger hunt through the museum and immerse yourself in all things aquatic. Meet fishing enthusiasts and scientists who care for local ponds, streams, and rivers and learn how you can play an active role in conserving local ecosystems. Activities are designed for kids ages 7–12 and their families.

Sponsors
Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

Science and Nature Lecture with Matt Lamanna
2022-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
Join us as we explore natural history phenomena at Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor exploration. Lectures are structured for adult audiences, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required.
Over the past 25 years, paleontological field explorations in Patagonia, Argentina have yielded fossil finds representing a host of new and unusual dinosaurs. Among the most extraordinary of these are Megaraptoridae, an enigmatic group of large-bodied, Cretaceous-aged predatory dinosaurs characterized by low and elongate skulls, extensively air-filled bones, and, most strikingly, powerfully built forelimbs tipped with enormous claws on the innermost two fingers. In this lecture, Dr. Lamanna will present several of he and his Argentine collaborators’ recent megaraptorid discoveries and their implications for scientific understanding of the anatomy, evolutionary relationships, and lifestyles of these mysterious Cretaceous carnivores. Among these finds are two new, exceptionally preserved megaraptorid partial skeletons that, once fully analyzed, promise to significantly enhance our knowledge of these distinctive dinosaurs.

Program participants and visitors are expected to adhere to the public health guidance and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh procedures in place at the time of their visit.

Educator Webinar: Specimens, Artifacts and Adventure: Supporting All Learners During Pandemic Disruptions
2022-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Two years ago, as Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) and partner educational organizations experienced lockdowns, staff furloughs, and other COVID-19 related disruptions, continued communication with the teachers and other educators we had long served informed decisions about necessary and frequently drastic program adjustments. In this three-segment session, presenters from Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Tree Pittsburgh, an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the city’s urban forest, will share lessons learned about engaging neuro-atypical learners in virtual space, overcoming the challenge of gaining and retaining the attention of scattered remote audience members, and how the primacy of authentic objects in learning is not diminished through a virtual interface. Time for participant questions will be provided.
Available for one hour of Professional Development credit!
Learn more and register for the free webinar on Share My Lesson!

Presenters

Patrick McSheaProgram OfficerCarnegie Museum of Natural History

Joe StavishAssociate Director of EducationTree Pittsburgh

Mandi LyonProgram Manager: School & Group ProgramsCarnegie Museum of Natural History

John BitsuraProgram Manager: Offsite ProgramsCarnegie Museum of Natural History

Moriarty Science Seminar: Eavesdropping on wildlife: Realizing the potential of autonomous acoustic surveys for ecology and conservation biology
2022-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Eavesdropping on wildlife: Realizing the potential of autonomous acoustic surveys for ecology and conservation biology
Speaker: Tessa Rhinehart, University of Pittsburgh
Abstract:: In an era of rapid global change, it is critically important to understand how anthropogenic actions like habitat disturbance and restoration affect wildlife populations. Ecologists and conservation biologists are increasingly applying autonomous survey methods to study these questions at large scales. Autonomous surveys involve using passive sensors such as camera traps and autonomous acoustic recorders to gather data on the species present in a location. To interpret the large data sets that such sensors produce, many practitioners are turning to machine learning algorithms that can identify the species captured in these data.
However, these machine learning-driven approaches come with several drawbacks. For example, algorithms regularly misidentify species and their accuracy can differ between datasets. Interpreting this error-prone output poses challenges that this work aims to address. This talk will describe three case studies applying autonomous acoustic recorders to study bird populations. It will identify common obstacles in using such approaches and discuss how to overcome these obstacles to test ecological theories and conserve biodiversity in a changing world.
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Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
2022-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
What makes that noise that sounds like “Peent” in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and see their stunning sky dance. We’ll walk from the Nature Center to a field where they regularly display. This is a family-friendly event. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and a headlamp. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled if it is raining.

[This event was rescheduled from March 25 due to inclement weather.]
Can’t make this date? Another Woodcock Walk is happening April 8!
Program participants and visitors are expected to adhere to the public health guidance and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh procedures in place at the time of their visit.

Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
2022-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
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. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Pre-registration is required.

Family Nature Walk
Saturday, April 2, 2022 2 p.m.

Sold out? Sign up for our waitlist!
Program participants and visitors are expected to adhere to the public health guidance and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh procedures in place at the time of their visit.

Moriarty Science Seminar: Dead shells speak: detecting unsuspected ecosystem change without being there
2022-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Dead shells speak: detecting unsuspected ecosystem change without being there
Speaker: Susan Kidwell, University of Chicago
Abstract:One of the major challenges for environmental management and conservation biology is simply discovering ‘what was natural’ before human impacts. This problem is especially pressing in marine systems, where biological monitoring and other records are brief or lacking. This question can be tackled locally in a geologically common-sensical way. First, we compare local dead-shell assemblages — sieved from the surface mixed layer — to a census of the local living community, identifying which species occur only as dead individuals (suggesting their populations have waned) and those that occur only alive, despite having mineralized tissues that should leave a trace, suggesting they are new arrivals to the habitat or region. We can then “age un-mix” the dead-shell assemblage using radiocarbon or other methods, which permits us to establish when taxa declined (or increased) relative to local timelines of natural and cultural stressors. This simple approach, strongly supported by meta-analysis and mechanistic modeling, provides a powerful tool for recognizing ecological change retrospectively. Importantly, it has the power to exonerate as well as to incriminate human activities. The method will be illustrated with some case studies from around the world.
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Friday Night at the Museum
2022-04-08 18:00 - 22:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Can’t make it to the museum during the day? We’re open late on Friday, April 8! All Carnegie Museum of Natural History galleries will be open from 6p.m. to 10p.m. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and light snacks will be available for purchase.

Friday Night at the Museum
Friday, April 8, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
2022-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
What makes that noise that sounds like “Peent” in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and see their stunning sky dance. We’ll walk from the Nature Center to a field where they regularly display. This is a family-friendly event. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and a headlamp. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled if it is raining.

Program participants and visitors are expected to adhere to the public health guidance and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh procedures in place at the time of their visit.

Recording phenology: tracking changing life cycles in a warming world
2022-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States
Join researchers Abby Yancy and Dr. Mason Heberling from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Section of Botany to learn about their ongoing research on climate change’s impacts on the timing of plant flowering, or phenology, in our region. This interactive workshop invites community members to contribute to this research through Nature’s Notebook, an online platform where anyone can upload their observations of plant and animal life cycles to a national database. In this program, you’ll learn how to record these types of phenological observations and set up a long-term monitoring site in your backyard or beyond.
This program is currently available both in-person at Powdermill Nature Reserve in Rector, PA and via Zoom. Please register for either in person or virtual attendance below.

In-Person Attendance at Powdermill
1795 Route 381
Rector, PA 15677

Virtual Attendance via Zoom
Zoom link will be emailed to you

Sensory Friendly Hours
2022-04-16 08:30 - 10:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
Explore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests.

Saturday, April 16, 2022
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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Super Science Saturday: Egg-stravaganza
2022-04-16 10:00 - 17:00 | At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States
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 explore. Can you find them all? Follow egg-themed clues to search for specimens throughout the museum, earn stamps as you go, then collect your bag full of springtime goodies! While supplies last.

Sponsors
Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
