Ask Ginger: Importance of Fiber

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

You've got questions ... we’ve got answers! Email your queries about healthy foods, physical activity and screen time for kids and Ginger will answer them here on the Phipps blog.   Q: Why is fiber...

This Week at Phipps: Oct. 30 – Nov. 5

By Phipps Conservatory

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...

What We’re Cooking With Now: Spinach

By Amy Reed, general manager, Café Phipps

Spinach is wonderful to eat without any special preparation. If the leaves have heavy stems you may want to remove them. Spinach also a great addition to salad greens and particularly delicious when sautéed. Add it to soups,...

#bioPGH Blog: Frosty Mornings

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

Have you ever wondered how frost forms? Grab a fuzzy scarf, and let’s explore!

This Week at Phipps: Oct. 23 – 29

By Phipps Conservatory

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...

Food in the News: Finding Healthy Food Options at Restaurants

By Kelly Regan, Let's Move Pittsburgh

To increase awareness of children’s health and wellness topics, Phipps' Let’s Move Pittsburgh program presents Food in the News, a column on local, state and national health policies and nutrition related updates...

Enter the Healthy Halloween Photo Contest for a Chance to Win a Phipps Family Membership

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

The 5-2-1-0 campaign reminds us to stay healthy by eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables, limiting recreational screen time to 2 hours or less, being active for 1 hour or more and drinking 0...

Meet a Scientist: Dr. Rika Carlsen

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

This month's Meet a Scientist this Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Tropical Forest. Come meet Dr. Rika Carlsen, assistant professor at Robert Morris University, and learn about her work to understand...

#bioPGH Blog: Circadian Rhythms

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

Since circadian rhythms have been making the news lately with the Nobel announcements, let’s look a little closer at what a circadian rhythm really is.

This Week at Phipps: Oct. 16 – 22

By Phipps Conservatory

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...

Ask Ginger: Navigating Lactose Intolerance

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

You've got questions ... we’ve got answers! Email your queries about healthy foods, physical activity and screen time for kids and Ginger will answer them here on the Phipps blog.   Q: I just found out...

#bioPGH Blog: On the Wings of Migration

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

Have you ever wondered how birds manage to fly such long distances on migration? From energetics to body size ratios, there is quite a lot involved, but wing shape is a good place to start. Let’s explore!...

Phipps’ EcoFamilies Share Their Research!

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

Phipps' EcoFamilies shared the results of their research projects at a science fair in the Center for Sustainable Landscapes!

This Week at Phipps: Oct. 9 – 15

By Phipps Conservatory

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...

Health in Motion: Mt. Washington Children’s Center

By Malarie Dauginikas, Mt. Washington Children's Center Volunteer

This article is a part of a series called Health in Motion brought you by Let’s Move Pittsburgh. Health in Motion is intended to showcase the efforts of schools and community organizations in the Pittsburgh region who are...

#bioPGH Blog: Corn on the Blog

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

Most of us would probably not recognize corn’s wild cousin if we saw it, especially when we consider all of the variation in modern corn, so lend an ear and let’s explore!

Volunteer Spotlight: Robin Weinstein

By Carina Martin

To Robin Weinstein, nurturing plants and nurturing people are one and the same. Robin had no way of knowing that her love of home gardening, sparked by her sister over twenty years ago, would eventually lead her to a job guiding...

This Week at Phipps: Oct. 2 – 8

By Phipps Conservatory

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted...