Blog Archives
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This Week at Phipps: Dec. 28 – Jan. 3
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...
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#bioPGH Blog: A Snowy Day for Community Science
Let's get counting birds!
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This Week at Phipps: Dec. 21 – 27
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...
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Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Super[hero] Foods!
Thank you to all of the schools who submitted entries the recent Fairchild Challenge, Visual Art and Design: Super[hero] Foods! This challenge was completed by both elementary and middle school students, who were tasked...
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Healthful Holiday Snacking with UPMC Health Plan
Do you feel stressed out by the abundance of snacks and sweets this coming holiday season? Tune into our Holiday Snacking webinar with the UPMC Health Plan. In this 30 minute class, we discuss how to navigate the sweets...
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#bioPGH Blog: Frosty Frogs! How Amphibians Spend the Winter
Have you ever wondered what happens to amphibians in the colder months?
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Leaf Color Wheel Activity
Though nature has a rhythm and we expect the same colors each year, exploring new ones allows us to be inventive and imagine new possibilities. The color wheel is a great place to start searching for new patterns by exploring...
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Cranberry Walnut Bread
Test your baking skills with this melt-in-your-mouth cranberry walnut bread. The tang and crunch of this sweet loaf strikes the taste buds with seasonal flavors. Bonus: the cranberries and oranges pack this dish with phytonutrient...
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Small Gardens, Big Impact: Native Plant Play Garden
As the growing season comes to a close, we will be highlighting gardens of Western Pennsylvania that inspire us with their beauty and their positive impact on the environment.
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This Week at Phipps: Dec. 14 – 20
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...
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#bioPGH Blog: Tree Rings to Rule them All
Have you ever wondered where tree rings come from?
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SciTALK in January!
Join us for SciTALK, a three-part series of virtual meet-ups to give teens in grades 9-12 the chance to meet scientists from different fields!
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This Week at Phipps: Dec. 7 – 13
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...
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#bioPGH Blog: Northern Cardinals
From their gutsy, bold personalities to the way they have adapted to our human presence, let’s get to know these feathered neighbors a bit better!
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What We’re Cooking With Now: Turnips
Looking for adventure in the kitchen? Our monthly What We're Cooking with Now post features a fresh produce ingredient, explains how to find the market's finest, and includes a recipe to try at home....
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Small Gardens, Big Impact: Native Plant Oasis
As the growing season comes to a close, we will be highlighting gardens of Western Pennsylvania that inspire us with their beauty and their positive impact on the environment. Native Plant Oasis Barbara Martin, Forest Hills...