Free Weekend Activities at Powdermill Nature Reserve

Powdermill Nature Reserve is the biological research station of Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Located in Rector, PA, amidst the rolling Laurel Highlands, wildflowers, trees, songbirds, and salamanders can be examined by eye, ear, magnifying glass, and camera. The world-class research programs at Powdermill, including the renowned bird-banding laboratory, take advantage of the biodiversity of the Allegheny Mountains. Click here to visit the Powdermill Web site.

Saturday Nature Hikes
1 p.m.
Free; no registration required

Join naturalists and educators for family-appropriate, seasonal nature hikes. These hour-long hikes take place in rain, wind, or cold, so please dress for the weather. For information, call 724.593.6105.

Sunday Scientific Series
1 p.m.
Free; no registration required

Enjoy science-related presentations by naturalists and researchers from Powdermill Nature Reserve and Carnegie Museum of Natural History, as well as some special guest speakers. Talks are geared toward adults and last between 30 and 60 minutes in the Parker Room of the Nature Center.

• July 18: Nature through Photography
  Shawn McConville, Powdermill educator
• July 25: Medicinal Uses of Herbs
  Ann Simpson: Herb Society of America
• August 1: Bees and Beekeeping
  Tom Durdevich, Beekeeper and owner of Tom's Bees

Support for free weekend programming provided by:

Geology Series
For more information, contact Albert D. Kollar, Geologist/Collection Manager, at kollara@carnegiemnh.org or 412.622.5513.

August 14
Geology of the Pittsburgh Region and McKeesport
McKeesport Heritage Center
2 p.m.

September 14
The Landscapes of Squirrel Hill, Frick Park, and Schenley Park: Geology Underlies It All
Squirrel Hill Historical Society
7:30 p.m.

October 16
Carnegie Discoverers Geology Field Trip
Moon Township, PA

November 7
Geology of Frick Park
Hike, Nine Mile Run Watershed, Frick Park, 1–3:30 p.m.

Attention, Educators!

Be sure to check out the Programs & Workshops for Educators page for more Adult programs.