Throughout the year, the Powdermill Avian Research Center (PARC) offers public events that allow visitors to increase their knowledge and appreciation of birds and in some cases to observe PARC staff as they conduct their research.
During Spring and Fall migration, we offer FREE behind-the-scenes Open Houses and Free Guided Tours for people to see up-close how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. Visitors also are able to visit PARC’s flight tunnel and hear 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.
UPCOMING PUBLIC DAYS
Free Guided Tours: 8:00-9:30am, registration is required
April 17
May 1
Open Houses: drop in from 8:00-11:00am
April 25
May 16
Owling at the Moon – tentatively November 7, 2026
Check this page often or follow us on Facebook to learn more about upcoming events. Events will also be posted on Carnegie Museum of Natural History‘s website. An email is required for registration since all of these events are outdoors (weather-dependent) and may be cancelled at any time.