Contact Powdermill Avian Research Center
Location:
Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381
Rector, PA 15677
Powdermill Avian Research Center: 724-593-7521
Powdermill Operations Coordinator (Cokie Lindsay): 724-593-4070
Staff
Luke DeGrooteAvian Ecologist and Bird Banding Program Coordinator
724.593.7521
DegrooteL@carnegiemnh.org
Annie Lindsay
Jon Rice
Urban Bird Conservation Coordinator
412.353.4848
RiceJ@carnegiemnh.org
Mary ShidelBanding Assistant
724.593.7521
ShidelM@carnegiemuseums.org
Mallory Sarver
Field Assistant
724.593.7521
SarverM@carnegiemnh.org
Robert C. Leberman
Bird Bander Emeritus
siskin@lhtot.com
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Located in Rector, Westmoreland County, Powdermill was established in 1956 and is Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s biological research station and nature education center. Powdermill sustains and protects a variety of natural habitats where researchers and educators study ecological processes. It is also home to one of the longest continually running avian research stations in the United States. Visitors of all ages come to gain a greater knowledge about the natural world through innovative and exciting education programs and exhibitions.
For visiting hours and directions to Powdermill Nature Reserve and PARC, please visit the Powdermill Web site at carnegiemnh.org/powdermill.