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Free Winter Activities at Powdermill Nature Reserve
cardinalPowdermill 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. For more information or directions, click here to visit the Powdermill Web site or call 724.593.6105.

Scientific Lecture Series for Adults
Sunday, 1 p.m.
Free; no registration required

On Sundays throughout winter, enjoy a scientific lecture series given by naturalists, scientists, 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.

  • March 7: Woodpeckers of Western PA
    Ornithologist and woodpecker expert James Kellam, PhD, assistant professor of biology at St. Vincent College, speaks about woodpeckers of our region. The title of Dr. Kellam's talk is “How much wood would a woodpecker peck if a woodpecker could peck wood…and maintain a pair bond?” When asked why he likes studying these birds, he says they have a lot of personality, intelligence and energy, and are great parents, too. At Powdermill, Dr. Kellam has started a long-term study on how woodpeckers choose nest sites and how this choice is affected by the presence of their neighbors’ nests.
Support for free weekend programming provided by:
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Summer Camps for All Ages

Summer camp registration is now open! Visit the Camps Web site for program listings and registration information.

     

Workshops
For more information, contact Christine Mills at 412.622.3233 or MillsC@carnegiemnh.org.


Gems, Minerals, and Geology
Saturday, March 27
Center for Museum Education
9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Participants earn five Act 48 hours

Carnegie Museum of Natural History has one of the finest mineral collections in the United States, and the most beautiful exhibition hall. Tour Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems and Wertz Gallery: Gems and Jewelry, experience rocks and minerals first-hand in our classroom, and discover activities you can take back to your learners. $45 per participant

Songbirds
Saturday, May 15
Powdermill Nature Reserve, Rector, PA
8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Participants earn five Act 48 hours

Powdermill Nature Reserve is one of the wonders of Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Visit the bird banding station at Powdermill, where more than 400,000 birds have been banded over the past fifty years. Also learn about other avian research conducted at Powdermill, such as the bioacoustical monitoring of night migratory birds. Bird banding begins at 4:00 a.m., and will still be in progress when the workshop begins. For more information and directions to Powdermill, visit www.powdermill.org. $45 per participant

Programs & Outreach

Educators may bring their students to Carnegie Museum of Natural History for an exciting learning adventure. Students handle museum artifacts, meet live animals, and explore our world-class exhibitions as they learn of the fascinating world around us. Our programs are designed to address Pennsylvania academic standards.

The museum's educational programs are also available to travel to your location! Groups may enjoy programs ranging from classroom presentations to entertaining on-stage productions. Special Needs students may explore many natural history and anthropology topics through Museum on the Move. Educators may borrow collection and exhibition materials that will enhance their science curriculum and their students' learning experience. A new and exciting addition to our outreach programs is the Distance Learning Program, where learners may interact with museum educators and scientists through videoconferencing.

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