Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00–11:00 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us for an open house at the Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC)! Although PARC is operational year-round, it is typically closed to the public. Open House is your opp......More

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00–11:00 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us for an open house at the Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC)! Although PARC is operational year-round, it is typically closed to the public. Open House is your opportunity to go behind the scenes and watch our scientists at work. See the bird banding processes up close, visit the flight tunnel, learn about avian perception of glass, and talk with Powdermill researchers. Drop in at any time from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. We recommend arriving as early as possible for the best chance to see a variety of birds. Registration is recommended but not required. This event is weather dependent and will be cancelled due to heat (>78 degrees), strong winds, or inclement weather. Register→

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

Nature Craft

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Calling all artists, hobbyists, and nature enthusiasts! Powdermill Nature Reserve is hosting a new monthly community craft night. Join us as we seek out inspiration and mat......More

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Calling all artists, hobbyists, and nature enthusiasts! Powdermill Nature Reserve is hosting a new monthly community craft night. Join us as we seek out inspiration and materials from the natural world to incorporate into our art. Every month will be different, so be sure to join us for them all. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Expect an email near the event date for more information about what we will be working on. Register Now →

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

Powdermill Avian Research Center Guided Tour

When: Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Enjoy a free guided tour of the bird banding lab and research facility, including the flight tunnel. Visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture ......More

When: Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Enjoy a free guided tour of the bird banding lab and research facility, including the flight tunnel. Visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. Learn about how we’re studying avian perception of glass to provide glass manufacturers and building designers with important information that will help reduce bird-window collisions. This event takes place in an area typically closed to the public—don’t miss it! Guests must pre-register for the tour and arrive at Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC) by 8:00 a.m. The tour is 1.5 hours long. Register→

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

Trio Tour

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with museum admission. Get Tickets → Join knowledgeable Natural History Interpreters to explore three connected specimens, objects, or dioramas on 30-m......More

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with museum admission. Get Tickets → Join knowledgeable Natural History Interpreters to explore three connected specimens, objects, or dioramas on 30-minute tours. Sometimes the connections will be straightforward, but sometimes you’ll need the expertise of a Natural History Interpreter to connect the dots. Registration not required. Current Tour Theme (March 1–May 31): Nests, Eggs, and Chicks Upcoming Themes June 5–August 30: Pennsylvania Geology September 4–November 29: Botany Biomes December 4–February 28, 2027: Hibernation Preparation Tours take place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.  

Storytime at the Museum

When: Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Join us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to touch mus......More

When: Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Join us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to touch museum specimens. Stop by for one page, one book, or stay for the whole time. Meets in Discovery Basecamp. Registration is not required. Purchase museum admission in advance →  

At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States

Family Nature Walk

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA 15677Tickets: 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 expl......More

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA 15677Tickets: 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 recommended to guarantee your spot and help us plan timing, seating, and/or trail routes. If there are spots available at the time of the program, non-registered individuals can join on a first-come, first-served basis. Register Now →

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists

Natural History in a Flash: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists When: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Meet a variety of Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientists i......More

Natural History in a Flash: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists When: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Meet a variety of Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientists in charge of the museum’s contemporary research and vast collections of specimens and objects. Join us for quick talks that highlight research and scientific activities happening daily at the museum and stay after the talks to interact with CMNH Science staff in a fun, informal setting. Lightning Talks “Welcome to the Anthropocene. Why Natural History Matters More Than Ever.”Dr. Nicole Heller, Chair of Research and Curator of Anthropocene Studies “Snails in Cactus Patches”Dr. Tim Pearce, Curator of Mollusks “One of a Kind–Cayenne Nightjar”Serina Brady, Collection Manager of Birds “Exploring Personhood in Ancient Egypt” Dr. Lisa Haney, Curator, Egypt on the Nile “It is Not Just Scales That Make Pangolins Weird”Dr. John Wible, Curator of Mammals “Migration Pit Stops: Wetland Birds are Picky”Luke DeGroote, Avian Conservation Scientist at Powdermill Nature Reserve “Baskets as Environmental Archives”Kristina Gaugler, Collection Manager of Anthropology “Diving for Dinos: Cretaceous Fossils from CroatiaDr. Matt Lamanna, Mary R. Dawson Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology  Registration is required to attend R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars. Register to attend in person or click here to join us via Zoom. 

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:00–11:00 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us for an open house at the Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC)! Although PARC is operational year-round, it is typically closed to the public. Open House is your oppor......More

When: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:00–11:00 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us for an open house at the Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC)! Although PARC is operational year-round, it is typically closed to the public. Open House is your opportunity to go behind the scenes and watch our scientists at work. See the bird banding processes up close, visit the flight tunnel, learn about avian perception of glass, and talk with Powdermill researchers. Drop in at any time from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. We recommend arriving as early as possible for the best chance to see a variety of birds. Registration is recommended but not required. This event is weather dependent and will be cancelled due to heat (>78 degrees), strong winds, or inclement weather. Register→

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

Nature Craft

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Calling all artists, hobbyists, and nature enthusiasts! Powdermill Nature Reserve is hosting a new monthly community craft night. Join us as we seek out inspiration and mat......More

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Calling all artists, hobbyists, and nature enthusiasts! Powdermill Nature Reserve is hosting a new monthly community craft night. Join us as we seek out inspiration and materials from the natural world to incorporate into our art. Every month will be different, so be sure to join us for them all. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Expect an email near the event date for more information about what we will be working on. Register Now →

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

TrailMixer at Powdermill Nature Reserve