Visit on the weekends for these exciting programs!
 WINTER NATURE HIKES
Saturdays, beginning November 21, 1 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Beginning November 21 and continuing on Saturdays throughout winter, join naturalists and educators for family-appropriate, seasonal nature hikes. These hour-long hikes take place in snow, rain, wind, or cold, so please dress appropriately!
*Please note: On the weekend of December 12-13, the nature hike will take place on Sunday, December 13 instead of Saturday, December 12.
SCIENTIFIC LECTURE SERIES FOR ADULTS
Sundays, beginning November 22, 1 p.m.
Free; no registration required
Starting November 22 and continuing 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.
November 22: The Natural and Cultural History of the Apple
November 29: Pennsylvania Squirrels
December 6: Wastewater Treatment at Powdermill
December 12: Geology, Climate Change, and Public Outreach (see below)
December 20: Mammals in Winter
December 27: Cane Toads in Australia: the Un-natural History
 GEOLOGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND PUBLIC OUTREACH: NEW SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION
Albert D. Kollar, MS, and David K. Brezinski, PhD, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Section of Geology and Invertebrate Paleontology
Saturday, December 12, 1 p.m.*
Free; no registration required
Learn how geologists research and translate their work to educate audiences through the fascinating case study of recent Pittsburgh discoveries. These discoveries have resulted in the development of a new hypothesis on climates during the formation of the Appalachian Mountains.
*Please note: On the weekend of December 12-13, the lecture will take place on Saturday, December 12 instead of Sunday, December 13.
Wildlife Leadership Academy
For youth ages 14-17
June 22-26 and July 6-10, 2010
Spend a week in the field engaging in hands-on learning about wildlife habitat and ecosystem management with Pennsylvania's top wildlife biologists and managers! Two week-long programs are offered, covering topics including anatomy and physiology, GPS tracking technology, photography, media and communications, community outreach, and much more.
Powdermill Nature Reserve has been selected as the location for the June 22-26 session, the "Pennsylvania Drummers" Ruffed Grouse program. Click here for the informational PDF.
Photo: Powdermill avian researchers Tricia Miller and Mike Lanzone release a golden eagle which has been fitted with a GPS tracking device. This research is part of a collaboration with the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. |
