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Population Impact
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History Homeschool Classes for Tuesday, February 9 are cancelled.

 

Food for Thought Lunch & Lecture Series
February 10.
Invertebrate Zoologist Chen Young discusses his research and provides a tour of his exhibition Lord of the Crane Flies, now on view.

 

Winter Activities at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Enjoy free public lectures and crisp walks at our field research station in Rector, PA.

 

Population Impact
What effect do humans have on the environment? What effect does the environment have on humans? This provocative exhibition explores crucial issues of global population that face us today.

 

Lord of the Crane Flies
This exhibition focuses on Invertebrate Zoologist Chen Young's nearly 30 years of research on crane flies and why they are an important part of the ecosystems we share.

 

Time Machines: Watches from the H.J. Heinz Collection
Through March. The collection of timepieces donated to Carnegie Museum of Natural History by ketchup-and-pickle magnate H.J. Heinz is considered one of the finest collections of its type in America.

 

Girl Scout Day
February 20.
On this activity-packed day, learn about whale conservation efforts around the world and about environmental activities in Pennsylvania.

 

Overnight Adventures
Bring your sleeping bags for a "camping" experience inside Carnegie Museum of Natural History!

 

Homeschool Programs
Carnegie Museum of Natural History offers a variety of programs for homeschoolers ages 4–-12. These classes enhance inquiry skills and deepen your child’s interest in their world and in science!

 

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City Paper, 12/10/09
A new exhibit has the buzz on crane flies

Post-Gazette.com, 12/6/09
Carnegie Museums scientist leads Montour Trail tour

LiveScience.com, 11/27/09
Finding the First Horse Whisperers

New York Times, 10/12/09
In Mammals, a Complex Journey to the Middle Ear

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 9/10/09
Museum illustrator gives monarchs a fighting chance

WQED/Pittsburgh Magazine, 9/09
Museum Birthday Parties Voted Best in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, 8/18/09
Fossilized footprints trace pre-historic sea scorpion

KDKA.com, 8/4/09
Carnegie Scientist Studies Golden Eagle Migration

New York Times, 7/1/09
Myanmar Fossil May Shed Light on Evolution

BBC News, 4/23/09
"Missing link" fossil seal walked

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 3/26/09
Museum links to students in high-def

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