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Powdermill Nature Reserve is Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s environmental research center. Located 55 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in Rector, Pennsylvania, Powdermill is a field station and laboratory where researchers do long-term studies of natural populations in western Pennsylvania. In addition to being positioned for Appalachian-specific studies in ornithology, ecology, invertebrate zoology, and botany, Powdermill is a great place to spend a fun-filled day outdoors with the family.

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Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Bear’s New Friend Bear heads outside to find his friend Mouse and have some fun in the sun, but he hears a sound in the tree! Bear’s friends join him as he goes searching for the source of the noise, and together they find a shy new friend! After this fun rhyming story, we will […]

Jolly Opossum

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join us to hear the tale of the Jolly Opossum! This story will delve into what the creatures of the forest are up to during the holidays. Meet Dr. Skunk, Mx. Chickadee, Mr. Bear, and, of course, the Jolly Opossum. We will also make holiday ornaments/decorations as well. Children of all ages are welcome.

Free

Safe Drinking Water Clinic

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

When: February 26, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Over one million homes and farms in Pennsylvania get their drinking water from a private well or spring. The Safe Drinking Water Clinic is designed for people who manage one of these private drinking water supplies. We'll cover how to test and protect […]

Family Nature Hike

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

When: March 1, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free 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 […]

Family Nature Hike

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

When: April 5, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free 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 […]

Family Nature Hike

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

When: May 3, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Events fill up fast! Registration is […]

Family Nature Hike

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

When: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA 15677 Tickets: Free Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of […]

Jolly Opossum (Cancelled)

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join us to hear the tale of the Jolly Opossum! This story will delve into what the creatures of the forest are up to during the holidays. Meet Dr. Skunk, Mx. Chickadee, Mr. Bear, and, of course, the Jolly Opossum. We will also make holiday ornaments/decorations as well. Children of all ages are welcome.

Free