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Saving Species with Science Teen Camp

Monday - Friday, August 5 - 9 |  9 am - 3 pm | Ages 13 - 16

During this fun and engaging summer camp, teens will learn from Aviary experts how we use science every day to care for our birds, how to help to save species from extinction, and how they can get involved!

Birdwatching Kayak Tour with L.L.Bean

Sunday, August 18 | 6 - 9 pm | $75 per person | North Park Lake

Sunset Edition! Take to the water with the National Aviary and L.L.Bean for a birding adventure by kayak!

Member Morning: Sloth Birthday

August 24 | 9 – 10 am

National Aviary Members are welcomed to light refreshments in honor of Wookiee and Vivien's birthday – before the Aviary is open to the general public!

Falconry: the Sport of Kings

National Aviary

Sun., August 25 | 10 am - 12 pm | National Aviary Admission Included

Join the National Aviary's licensed falconer, Cathy Schlott, to discover the rich history and modern day practices behind this unique sport.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., September 11 | 10 am - Noon | Call 412-323-7235 to Register

Experience Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary including a special live bird show featuring low volume and consistent lighting.

Sensory Friendly Time

Wed., October 9 | 10 am - Noon | Call 412-323-7235 to Register

Experience Sensory Friendly Time at the National Aviary including a special live bird show featuring low volume and consistent lighting.

International African Penguin Awareness Day

Sat., October 12 | 10:30 am - 4 pm | Included with General Admission

International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin - wear your best black and white outfit and join us as we try our own Penguin Waddle through the National Aviary.

Corporate Open House

Tues., October 15 | 4 - 7 pm | The Garden Room at the National Aviary

Experience The Garden Room, Pittsburgh's unique and sustainable event venue. Host your next business meeting, awards ceremony, luncheon, or team-building event in our stunning, LEED Gold Certified space.

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3 Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon chicks receive bands from Pennsylvania Game Commission | MSN

Three peregrine falcon chicks from the Cathedral of Learning were banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

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3 Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon chicks receive bands from Pennsylvania Game Commission | WPXI

Carla and Ecco, two peregrine falcons, live at the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland and are the stars of the National Aviary’s Peregrine FalconCam.

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Bird experts encourage people to turn off lights in peak migration season | WPXI

The National Aviary and other bird experts are encouraging everyone to turn off or dim unnecessary lights at night. — The National Aviary and other bird experts are encouraging everyone to turn off or dim unnecessary lights at night.

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New Eagle resident named volunteer of the year for National Aviary | Herald-Standard

Retired after a long tenure with the Ringgold School District, Linda Fetchen was eager to find some way to do some volunteer work, but there was an obstacle she had to surmount.

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Fox Chapel Area students help keep Pittsburgh bird-friendly | TribLive

Ornithologists say nearly 600 million birds die every year in North America from window collisions. Students at Fox Chapel Area High School are working to reduce those numbers.

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