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Elegant and Versatile, The Garden Room at the National Aviary is a Dazzling New Venue for Weddings, Showers, Brunches and More | National Aviary News

The stunning space is complete with bird-friendly glass, a dramatic vaulted roof, natural stone, sustainable amenities, and a grand lobby area

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New Venue at National Aviary Features Energy-Efficient, Bird-Safe Glass | Glass Magazine

The Garden Room is designed to protect the both the environment and the local bird population that inhabits the surrounding city park.

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October brings a happy Owl-o-Ween to the National Aviary | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

October at the National Aviary means two weeks of Owl-o-Ween activities.

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17 ways to celebrate Halloween in Pittsburgh | Kidsburgh

Celebrate the seasonal chills and thrills of fall with the return of Owl-o-Ween!

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Artist (s-l-o-w-l-y) at work: Guests can experience Valentino, the National Aviary’s painting sloth | TribLIVE

Guests can learn about sloths and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art during a new Sloth Painting Encounter.

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Why You Need to Host Your Next Business Event in Pittsburgh | Convene Online

Event planners can choose from a number of outdoor venues, including the rooftop at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Gateway Clipper Fleet and National Aviary, among others.

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National Aviary announces fall schedule with new offerings, safety protocols in place | Northside Chronicle

Offerings include in-person daily activities and Animal Encounters, and virtual offerings.

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Energy-Efficient, Bird-Safe Glass Installed at Garden Room | Building Enclosure

The Garden Room is designed to protect the both the environment and the local bird population that inhabits the surrounding city park.

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Aviary protects local habitat with energy-efficient, bird-safe glass | Construction Specifier

The National Aviary completed the installation of bird-friendly glass windows and doors at its Garden Room, a new venue for weddings, special events, and educational programs.

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Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Offers Bird Lovers a Unique Dating Spot | DatingAdvice.com

The National Aviary is one of the most unique dating destinations for nature lovers in the United States.

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4 peregrine falcon chicks banded at Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning | CBS News

Viewers of the National Aviary's FalconCam have been watching parents Carla and Ecco raise the chicks since the start of the season, and it's the third year their offspring have been banded.

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4 Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon chicks banded by game commission | WPXI

Four chicks of the peregrine falcon pair Carla and Ecco were banded Wednesday morning at the Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus.

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Do Animals Enjoy Music? Zoömusicology Has Surprising Answers (Ft. National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill) | Yahoo News

Bob Mulvihill, Lead Ornithologist at the National Aviary, also explains how music affects birds.

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USPS Bald Eagle Stamps | United States Postal Service

U.S. Postal Service released a set of stamps honoring our national bird, the bald eagle, at the National Eagle Center.

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How to attract orioles to your yard this spring | National Geographic

These songbirds have a conspicuous sweet tooth—but experts say putting out oranges and other fruits isn't the only way to turn your backyard into an oriole hotspot.

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