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Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve is located 55 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in the Appalachian Plateau Province of Pennsylvania. At Powdermill, 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 directions and more information on our mission and research, visit the Powdermill Nature Reserve pages. Get Hooked on Your Local Nature Reserve May 12, 2012 Visit Powdermill Nature Reserve for a fun-filled day of free nature activities and demonstrations for all ages. The event is led by scientists and educators from Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Powdermill Nature Reserve.
Powdermill’s Get Hooked on Your Local Nature Reserve is being held in conjunction with Trout Unlimited’s Laurel Highlands Trout Trail Festival. Free shuttles between Powdermill and the Ligonier Valley YMCA will be running throughout the day. Get Hooked on Your Local Nature Reserve is presented by the museum’s Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystems. Family Overnights Explore the nocturnal habitats of Powdermill Nature Reserve, the environmental research center of Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Discover the amazing night sounds of local insects, birds, amphibians, and mammals. Enjoy an evening snack and nature stories around the campfire, go on a night hike, do seasonal activities, and more. Click for details on the Overnight Adventures page. Free Family Nature Hour Saturdays, 1 p.m. Join museum educators for family-appropriate nature stories and outdoor exploration on the trails at Powdermill. These hour-long activities take place in rain, wind, or cold, so please dress for the weather! Scientific Lecture Series Sundays, 1 p.m. Enjoy scientific lectures on popular topics given by naturalists, scientists, and researchers from Powdermill Nature Reserve and Carnegie Museum of Natural History as well as special guest speakers. Explore the outdoors through the comfort of this indoor program with slide shows, specimens, and displays. Complement what you learn by exploring Powdermill's trails every Saturday during Free Family Nature Hour. The Amazing Dandelion Perhaps because they have adapted to thrive in diverse habitats such as lawns, playgrounds, roadsides, and parking lots, dandelions are one of the most well-known plant species. Gain a better understanding of this often underappreciated plant and the important historic associations it holds with food, medicine, and folklore. No lecture May 13. Happy Mother's Day! Exploring Powdermill Run Stream Powdermill Run is considered one of America's few remaining pristine streams. It is a valuable resource for researchers studying biodiversity and ecosystems in the Laurel Highlands and mid-Appalachian region. Join us to learn more about the story and significance of Powdermill Run. Educational Video Series begins in June. Check back for details! The Scientific Lecture Series is geared toward adults. Talks last between 30 and 60 minutes in the Parker Room of the Nature Center. For more information call Senior Environmental Educator Joe Stavish at 724.593.6105.
Adopt A Bird Band The Adopt-A-Bird-Band program invites nature lovers of all ages to become personally involved in supporting the vital biodiversity and conservation research at the core of Carnegie Museum of Natural History's mission. Adoptions make great gifts for bird lovers, budding naturalists, and conservation enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to celebrate the arrival of spring in a unique and special way. Take the Laurel Foundation Challenge: The Laurel Foundation will match your donation dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000! Click here to explore the adoption website! Educator Resources The classroom and exhibition areas in the Powdermill nature center as well as the trails outside provide meeting and program spaces for field trips and workshops that incorporate the world-class research conducted at Powdermill. Programs are adapted from recognized curricula. To learn more about opportunities for your school or group visit, see the Group Visits section.
Noon–1 p.m. Join us for this series of scientific seminars on current research at Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Hear Carnegie scientists and invited researchers discuss their latest findings on a wide variety of science topics, often involving research conducted at Powdermill Nature Reserve. Click here for the upcoming schedule. |
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The biological field station of Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Powdermill programs are supported by the Mudge Environmental Education Program and the Martha Edwards Lazear Foundation. Free weekend programming is sponsored by 