By Jenna Bodnar

To the unsuspecting eye, a quick glance at the observational beehive in the Nature Lab at Phipps may look uncomplicated. Bees leave, bees gather nectar and pollen, bees come back, bees make honey – end of story. However,...

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

This Saturday, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., come to the Tropical Forest and meet local scientist Kelly George—a chemistry doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh!

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

What are you doing this Sunday, June 11?  We hope to see you at our second annual BioBlitz and Biodiversity Festival!

By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

Congratulations to all of our 2016 – 2017 Fairchild Challenge participants. This year brought in many fantastic entries. We saw sophisticated children’s books, detailed app concepts, stunning botanical illustrations,...

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

Meet local research Elizabeth Hildred this Saturday, May 20, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, in the Tropical Forest.

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

Meet Alyssa Lypson, organic chemistry doctoral candidate from the University of Pittsburgh! She will be at Phipps Conservatory this Saturday, April 15, from 10:30 am-12:30 pm in the Gallery. ...