By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Science Education and Research Outreach Coordinator

In September, Mayor Peduto came to Phipps Conservatory to make the exciting announcement that the City of Pittsburgh was joining the global network of Biophilic Cities—an initiative dedicated to strengthening urban ties to...

By Karen Santelli

“I think this is the jewel of the city,” said Carmen, who works as a greeter in the Welcome Center every Thursday morning. “If I had only one place to take people, it would be Phipps. It has something for...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Science Education and Research Outreach Coordinator

Are you ready to take a trip down the Geological Memory Lane to a time when Pennsylvania was not the Pennsylvania we know today?

By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

Thank you to the many schools that submitted an entry for Challenge #1.  We hope that you enjoyed walking in the woods and pulling inspiration from your surroundings as we have enjoyed viewing your work. All of the judges...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Science Education and Research Outreach Coordinator

If you missed out on meeting the Botany in Action fellows back in September, you can still connect with their work online! The fellows all keep regular blogs that share interesting updates on their research and what it’s like...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Science Education and Research Outreach Coordinator

Porches are decorated with jack-o’-lanterns and scarecrows, and spooky or sparkly costumes are ready for a weekend of pumpkin cupcakes and trick-or-treating. Halloween weekend is here! As much as we love the festivities, what...