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  • Peanut Butter & Jam Session

    ...Let's All Sing Like Birdies Sing! Take flight with Chatham Baroque and special guest soprano Pascale Beaudin for a musical adventure inspired by birdsong.  Enjoy special activities from the National Aviary and WQED!

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  • Beaks & Branches with Tree Pittsburgh

    The National Aviary, Tree Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Park Rangers are co-hosting a tree planting and education day in Allegheny Commons Park.

    Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather, Beaks & Branches will be canceled. Let's hope for sunshine! 

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  • Earth Day

    The Saturday after Earth Day: Celebrate our shared planet and all its wildlife!

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5 Things to Do on the North Shore & North Side | Pittsburgh Magazine

The home of both the Steelers’ Acrisure Stadium and the Pirates’ PNC Park, the historic North Side and riverfront North Shore are full of tourist destinations large and small, plus food, trails and scenic river views.

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Experience Pittsburgh during the draft with these things to do near the action | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

But if you feel moving too much is for the birds and prefer a more serene experience, The National Aviary offers an immersive and open rendezvous with 500 birds of all shapes, sizes and rarity levels.

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Your Day in North Shore & North Side: A 24-Hour Itinerary | VisitPittsburgh

This itinerary is designed for a perfect day exploring one of Pittsburgh’s busiest neighborhoods. It’s a walkable plan that combines iconic sights, local food, and unique experiences.

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Create Safer Nesting Spots for Backyard Birds (featuring insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | Homes and Gardens

Experts say to consider birdhouse alternatives that provide safe nesting spots, keep predators away, and still look good in your yard.

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These Plants Can Turn Your Yard into a Hummingbird Haven (Featuring Insight from National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | A-Z Animals

According to Bob Mulvihill, a Lead Ornithologist at The National Aviary, hummingbirds and flowers have spent millennia shaping each other.

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