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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. 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.
- May 23
Michael J. Lanzone and Tricia Miller, Powdermill Nature Reserve
Each spring and fall, a small population of golden eagles migrates between breeding grounds in Canada and the eastern United States. Michael Lanzone and Tricia Miller explain how Powdermill staff are partnering with the National Aviary and the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune to band golden eagles. Using bioacoustics and Global Positioning technologies, they can track migrations and better understand habitat loss and other threats facing these majestic birds.
- Please note: There is no talk on Sunday, May 30. Join us again on Sunday, June 6, at 1 p.m. for a viewing of the classic film Cane Toads in Australia: An Unnatural History, which documents the damage wrought by this invasive species.
Support for free weekend programming provided by:
Summer Camps for All Ages
Summer camp registration is now open! Visit the Camps Web site for program listings and registration information. |
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 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.
Explore the links to the left to begin planning your next educational adventure! |
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