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    <title><![CDATA[Phipps Blog: #bioPGH]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Summer Solstice]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-summer-solstice</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s time for the summer solstice!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: BioBlitz 2025 Results!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2025-results</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2025-results#When:19:55:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Results are in! Check out what we found at BioBlitz!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: BioBlitz 2025!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2025</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2025#When:13:54:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>BioBlitz 2025 is coming up June 8th - don&#39;t miss out!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 13:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Spring Baby Boom!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-spring-baby-boom1</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-spring-baby-boom1#When:18:16:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The spring &ldquo;baby boom&rdquo; of the forest is in full swing, and there is an assortment of young wild ones out there exploring their own new little worlds!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 18:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Celebrate International Museum Day!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-celebrate-international-museum-day</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager, and Phipps Staff</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-celebrate-international-museum-day#When:18:26:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s celebrate International Museum Day!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 18:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: World Migratory Bird Day]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-world-migratory-bird-day</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-world-migratory-bird-day#When:16:36:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s a bird nerd&#39;s favorite holiday!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The LOWA Quest]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-lowa-quest</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-lowa-quest#When:18:59:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Want to go on a wild scavenger hunt with me?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Making Earth Day Every Day!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-making-earth-day-every-day</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-making-earth-day-every-day#When:18:16:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s look at three easy ways that we can make every day Earth Day!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Dire Wolf Dilemma]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-dire-wolf-dilemma</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-dire-wolf-dilemma#When:18:49:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What is really happening in the dire wolf headlines?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Colorful Eggs in the Spring!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-colorful-eggs-in-the-spring</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-colorful-eggs-in-the-spring#When:16:28:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Bird eggs come in so many different colors! What is the purpose behind the variety of hues?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: When the Land Comes Back]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-when-the-land-comes-back</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-when-the-land-comes-back#When:18:28:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>When a natural space is restored, all of the natural wonders come back!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Spring Means Spring Wildflowers!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-spring-means-spring-wildflowers</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-spring-means-spring-wildflowers#When:14:02:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Who else is excited for splashes of color on the forest floor?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Splendiferous Seeds]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-splendiferous-seeds</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-splendiferous-seeds#When:19:51:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Spring weather brings out the garden dreams! Let&#39;s dive into the world of seeds to before we bring those dreams to life.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: No Eggs from the Hays Pair this Year]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-no-eggs-from-the-hays-pair-this-year</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-no-eggs-from-the-hays-pair-this-year#When:22:31:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The Hays pair of bald eagles won&#39;t raise any chicks this year, but don&#39;t be dismayed!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Icy Science!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-icy-science</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-icy-science#When:21:46:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Water and its chemistry are essential to life!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Cocoa, Cacao, Yum Yum!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-cocoa-cacao-yum-yum</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-cocoa-cacao-yum-yum#When:22:19:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Want to explore the plant biology behind a Valentine treat? Let&#39;s dive into chocolate!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Digging Through the Data!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-digging-through-the-data</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-digging-through-the-data#When:19:21:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Articles about weather and climate seem to pop up every which way and every other day - how do we dig up the data behind it?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Our Wild Neighbors in the Winter Time]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-our-wild-neighbors-in-the-winter-time</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-our-wild-neighbors-in-the-winter-time#When:19:45:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Every day life for our wild neighbors is quite different across seasons! What does it look like in winter?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: A Little Winter Snooze]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-a-little-winter-snooze</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-a-little-winter-snooze#When:21:17:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Doesn&#39;t a warm nap just sound delightful sometimes? Some animals agree!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Of Solstice and Celebrations]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-of-solstice-and-celebrations</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-of-solstice-and-celebrations#When:15:23:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Saturday will be the darkest day of the year!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Monarchs in Winter]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-monarchs-in-winter</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-monarchs-in-winter#When:15:56:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Did you know that monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles each year?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The Frog Winter&#8217;s Nap]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-frog-winters-nap</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-frog-winters-nap#When:15:48:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered where frogs go in the wintertime?&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Talkin&#8217; Turkey]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-talkin-turkey</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-talkin-turkey#When:17:07:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Outside of Thanksgiving attention, turkeys are a great conservation success story!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Oh Deer, We are Back in the Rut!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-oh-deer-we-are-back-in-the-rut</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-oh-deer-we-are-back-in-the-rut#When:20:07:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Deer are a bit wild this time of year, what is happening?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: A Journey of Color - The Leaf Cycle Story]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-journey-of-color-the-leaf-cycle-story</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-journey-of-color-the-leaf-cycle-story#When:15:59:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The color change feels magical, doesn&#39;t it?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Botany in Action Science Engagement Week]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-botany-in-action-science-engagement-week</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-botany-in-action-science-engagement-week#When:16:00:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Check out the recent visit from our Botany in Action Fellows!</p>]]></description>
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      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: White Snakeroot or Late Boneset?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-white-snakeroot-or-late-boneset</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-white-snakeroot-or-late-boneset#When:20:06:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Can you tell these two fall blooms apart?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_white_snakeroot_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Saving Us From Doom McGloom]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-saving-us-from-doom-mcgloom</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-saving-us-from-doom-mcgloom#When:15:38:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>We can&rsquo;t let Doom McGloom win; we need to speak and act for the planet!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/doom-mcgloom_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Summer Fruit Splash]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-summer-fruit-splash</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-summer-fruit-splash#When:21:21:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>This time of year, farmers&rsquo; markets are in full swing, and the local produce is delicious! In honor of all the yumminess, let&rsquo;s focus on fruits!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/fruit-2252643_1920_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Duck, Duck, Duckweed!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-duck-duck-duckweed</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-duck-duck-duckweed#When:20:22:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Don&#39;t you just love a good tiny-but-mighty plant?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/20220701_162159_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Red, White and Blue Biology]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-red-white-and-blue-biology</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-red-white-and-blue-biology#When:15:45:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s celebrate the holiday by checking out&nbsp;red, white, and blue Pennsylvania critters!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_blue_crayfish_Davis2_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Pollinator Adaptations]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-pollinator-adaptations</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-pollinator-adaptations#When:13:49:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&rsquo;s dive into the adaptations of pollination!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/bioPGH_pollinator-adapt_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: BioBlitz 2024 Results!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2024-results</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2024-results#When:17:54:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What did we find at BioBlitz this year?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_tufted_titmouse__pexels_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Society and Symbiosis]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-society-and-symbiosis</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-society-and-symbiosis#When:15:36:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>While Regency Era stories are quite a popular form of entertainment, nature has quite a different set of stories to tell when it comes to describing relationships! Won&rsquo;t you join us for a quick promenade of ecological musings?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/bioPGH_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: BioBlitz 2024!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2024</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2024#When:14:54:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>This year&#39;s BioBlitz is Sunday, June 2!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_BioBlitz_Tim_Pearce_and_Heathers_kids_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 14:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Baffling Blossoms - Of Wood Phlox and Dame&#8217;s Rocket]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-baffling-blossoms-of-wood-phlox-and-dames-rocket</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-baffling-blossoms-of-wood-phlox-and-dames-rocket#When:14:50:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever been confused by these two plants?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_Phlox_rob_dubas_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: All the Roads that Lead to the Sea]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-all-the-roads-that-lead-to-the-sea</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-all-the-roads-that-lead-to-the-sea#When:13:43:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Even in Pennsylvania, we are connected to the ocean in big ways!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_Downtown_Pittsburgh_from_Duquesne_Incline_in_the_morning_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: City Nature Challenge]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-city-nature-challenge</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-city-nature-challenge#When:20:16:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Participate in the City Nature Challenge, this weekend, April 26 &ndash; 29!</p>]]></description>
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      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Bear Corn]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bear-corn</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bear-corn#When:15:59:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Explore the&nbsp;parasitic pereniall plant&nbsp;&mdash; bear corn!&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_bear_corn_Ken_Lane_CC_BY-NC-SA_2.0_DEED_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Bird Nests]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-bird-nests</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-bird-nests#When:19:07:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;Let&rsquo;s explore the different types of bird nests out there!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/bird_nests_bioPGH_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: A Wonderland of Wildflowers]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-wonderland-of-wildflowers</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-wonderland-of-wildflowers#When:14:03:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Wildflower season is upon us! Here are some places you can go to spot the best blooms!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_wild_gernaium_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Wild Movement]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-wild-movement</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-wild-movement#When:20:30:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s explore how things move!&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/biopgh_main_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Down the Rabbit Hole – Exploring Spring and its Stories]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-down-the-rabbit-hole-exploring-spring-and-its-stories</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-down-the-rabbit-hole-exploring-spring-and-its-stories#When:18:52:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Nature often finds a way into our traditions and stories!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/ecottontail_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Amphibian Adventure!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-amphibian-adventure</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-amphibian-adventure#When:15:50:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Come along with me on an adventure!&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Spotted_Salamander_%28Ambystoma_maculatum%29_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Timberdoodley-doo!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-timberdoodley-doo</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-timberdoodley-doo#When:15:50:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>A true springtime favorite!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_American_woodcock_NPS_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: What Happens to Insects After These Warm Days?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-what-happens-to-insects-after-these-warm-days</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-what-happens-to-insects-after-these-warm-days#When:15:33:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Insects appeared when it warmed up this week, but where do they go when it&#39;s cold again?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_ladybug_on_snow_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Egg Watch!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-egg-watch</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-egg-watch#When:16:05:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s bald eagle egg time!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Hays_female_with_egg_747_390_s_c1.png" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Playin’ Possum]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-playin-possum</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-playin-possum#When:21:35:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&rsquo;s learn a bit more about our quirky neighbors!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/opossum-main_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Mud, Glorious Mud!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-mud-glorious-mud</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-mud-glorious-mud#When:16:34:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>&#39;Tis the muddy season!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/dirt_shovel_pexels_747_390_s_c1.jpeg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Still Tick Season!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-still-tick-season</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-still-tick-season#When:16:13:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It feel like one day we are dressed for the Arctic and the next day we&#39;re checking for ticks! What is that all about?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_deer_tick_nymph_usgs_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Feathered Copycats]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-feathered-copycats</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-feathered-copycats#When:22:06:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Two mornings this week, I&#39;ve been startled by an eerie "scream" - who is making that sound?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_crow_and_starling_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: Jack Frost in the Steel City]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-jack-frost-in-the-steel-city</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-jack-frost-in-the-steel-city#When:20:29:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Shivering from the Arctic air? Here is how it&#39;s getting here!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_deep_freeze_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The Snow was a No-Go in 2023]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-snow-was-a-no-go-in-2023</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-snow-was-a-no-go-in-2023#When:20:00:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s officially - we saw the second-least snowy year on record.</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Melting_snowman_Flickr_BikesAndBooks_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Winter Solstice]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-winter-solstice1</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-winter-solstice1#When:14:46:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s the shortest day of the year!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Solstice_winter_sunset_pixabay_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: When Snow Birds Come to Visit]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-when-snow-birds-come-to-visit</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-when-snow-birds-come-to-visit#When:21:29:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes a bird&#39;s idea of heading south for the winter means coming to Pennsylvania!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Snowy-Owl_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Minerals, Crystals, and Sparkles]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-minerals-crystals-and-sparkles</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-minerals-crystals-and-sparkles#When:20:05:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Interested in the sparkly side of Pennsylvania?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Celestine_Didier_Descouens_CCBYSA30_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Conifers in the Cold]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-conifers-in-the-cold</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-conifers-in-the-cold#When:22:03:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Conifers have been the winter decor of choice for thousands of years - let&#39;s dig a bit into the biology of why that is!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_pine_cones_pexels_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: It&#8217;s Super Duper Tuber Time!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-its-super-duper-tuber-time</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-its-super-duper-tuber-time#When:17:44:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams - are they roots, shoots, or something else?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_colorful_potatoes_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Busy Fall Nights for a Skunk!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-busy-fall-nights-for-a-skunk</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-busy-fall-nights-for-a-skunk#When:16:12:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Why the November skunky bustle?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Striped_Skunk_TomFriedel_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Maybe a Mastodon Snack?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-maybe-a-mastodon-snack</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-maybe-a-mastodon-snack#When:18:19:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you seen the tree whose fruits look like big green brains?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Single_Osage_orange_mwd_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Not-So-Spooky…Bats!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-not-so-spookybats</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-not-so-spookybats#When:17:47:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>In honor of this week&rsquo;s spooky holiday, I wanted to focus on critters some folks find spooky &mdash; bats!&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Big_Brown_Bat_Leah_Riley_USFWS_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH: The Splendid and Stinko Ginkgo]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-the-splendid-and-stinko-ginkgo</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-the-splendid-and-stinko-ginkgo#When:19:43:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Ginkgo trees - fabulous, stinky, mysterious, all of the above? Let&#39;s find out!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Ginkgo_MWD_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Mushroom Mania]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-mushroom-mania</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-mushroom-mania#When:14:50:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What gets us so excited, we exclaim &ldquo;Oh&nbsp;<em>my-celia</em>!&rdquo;?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Sulphur_Chiken_of_the_Woods-20140514-086_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Migration Adventures!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-migration-adventures</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-migration-adventures#When:14:39:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s in a migration?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_Branta_canadensis_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: An Autumn Experiment!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-an-autumn-experiment</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager, and Adam Haas, Interpretive Programs Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-an-autumn-experiment#When:17:36:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s&nbsp;learn how to separate out the pigments in leaves!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_leaf_chromatography_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Apple Adventures]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-apple-adventures</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-apple-adventures#When:20:06:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What would autumn be without a favorite harvest activity?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_apple-red-fruit-ripe_747_390_s_c1.jpeg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Scientifically Speaking, Why is Fall so Magical?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-scientifically-speaking-why-is-fall-so-magical</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-scientifically-speaking-why-is-fall-so-magical#When:15:01:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What is it about fall? Why do we love it?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/pexels-stanislav-kondratiev-3082731_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: What’s in Bloom?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-whats-in-bloom</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-whats-in-bloom#When:18:06:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Between our excitement for summer blooms and our eagerness for pumpkins, we can sometimes forget the late summer and early fall flowers, but they are just as lovely!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_New_England_aster_MWD_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The Late Summer Symphony]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-late-summer-symphony</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-late-summer-symphony#When:15:01:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The insect sounds this time of year are abuzz with magic!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_katydid_sounds_of_summer_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The Super Spooky Sting]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-super-spooky-sting</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-super-spooky-sting#When:20:21:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What is so spooky about the way this mama feeds her young? Read on!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_great_black_wasp_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Jewelweeds - The Plant with a Pop!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-jewelweeds-the-plant-with-a-pop</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-jewelweeds-the-plant-with-a-pop#When:14:36:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>&#39;Tis the season for popping seeds!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Jewelweed_cover_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Decoding the Mysteries of Skulls!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-decoding-the-mysteries-of-skulls</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-decoding-the-mysteries-of-skulls#When:15:11:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered what you can learn about an animal just by looking at a skull? Let&#39;s find out!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/edited_skull_cover_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Wild Changes from Climate Change]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-wild-changes-from-climate-change</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-wild-changes-from-climate-change#When:19:52:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What do we know about about what&#39;s already happening?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Sunset_in_summer_meadow_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Keepin&#8217; Cool]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-keepin-cool</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-keepin-cool#When:16:27:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>How do our wild neighbors stay cool when it&#39;s so hot?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/PIXNIO-black_bear_in_water_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Indigo Buntings]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-indigo-buntings</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-indigo-buntings#When:19:26:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>A blue bird that is actually brown?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_Indigo_Bunting_DawnScrantonCCBY20_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The Caterpillar Crawl]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-caterpillar-crawl</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-caterpillar-crawl#When:13:13:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s the real deal behind a caterpillar&#39;s crawl...and what does it have to do with robots?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/caterpillar_movement_cover_747_390_s_c1.png" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Milkweed in Bloom!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-milkweed-in-bloom</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-milkweed-in-bloom#When:17:08:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you spotted this native perennial blooming?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/cover_milkweed_zoom_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Berried Treasure!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-berried-treasure</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-berried-treasure#When:13:52:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>I love the treasure hunt for black raspberries!</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_black_raspberries_MWD_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: A Sweet Time with Sweetgum]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-sweet-time-with-sweetgum</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-sweet-time-with-sweetgum#When:15:55:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>My favorite star-shaped leaf!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Smoky ‘Burgh]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-smoky-burgh</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-smoky-burgh#When:19:59:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>What is happening with all of the haze?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: BioBlitz 2023 Results!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2023-results</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2023-results#When:19:39:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Check out what we found at the 2023 BioBlitz!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: BioBlitz 2023!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2023</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-bioblitz-2023#When:14:43:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>BioBlitz 2023 is coming up this weekend!</p>]]></description>
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      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH, Science Education,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: A Bat Night Hike]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-bat-night-hike</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-bat-night-hike#When:18:31:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Are you up for a bat adventure?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 18:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Nesting Season!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-nesting-season</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-nesting-season#When:14:21:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Being a "bird-brained" architect might actually be a compliment!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 14:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Meadows and Lawns in the City, Part III]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-meadows-and-lawns-in-the-city-part-iii</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-meadows-and-lawns-in-the-city-part-iii#When:15:38:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s wrap up our dive into some on-going Phipps research!</p>]]></description>
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      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The Wings for Flight!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-wings-for-flight</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-wings-for-flight#When:16:34:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Not all bird wings are created the same! What are some differences and how does that impact flight?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 16:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Meadows and Lawns in the City, Part II]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-lawns-versus-meadows-part-2</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-lawns-versus-meadows-part-2#When:17:30:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s continue our dive into Phipps&#39; research!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Meadows and Lawns in the City, Part 1]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-meadows-and-lawns-in-the-city-part-1</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-meadows-and-lawns-in-the-city-part-1#When:17:28:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s dive into some Phipps research!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Not the Best Gift for the Basket]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-not-the-best-gift-for-the-basket1</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-not-the-best-gift-for-the-basket1#When:19:44:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Living creatures are wonderful, but they aren&#39;t the best gifts.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Oothecae Abound!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-oothecae-abound</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-oothecae-abound#When:15:34:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Any guesses what these abundant mysterious masses were?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/2018_mantis_egg_case_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Eggs, Eggs, Eggs!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-eggs-eggs-eggs</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-eggs-eggs-eggs#When:17:19:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>When we think of spring, we may think of baby animals. But before the babies there are...eggs!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The Spring Equinox!]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-spring-equinox1</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-spring-equinox1#When:15:38:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The start of spring is marked by a special solar day - the vernal equinox!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: The Rockin&#8217; Robin]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-rockin-robin</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-the-rockin-robin#When:16:10:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>As spring approaches, robins are everywhere! But how much do we know about this little feathered neighbor?</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/Cover_robin_MDF_CCBYSA30_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Snowdrops – Where Winter Meets Spring]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-snowdrops-where-winter-meets-spring</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-snowdrops-where-winter-meets-spring#When:16:17:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>These little blooms may look delicate, but they emerge amidst the icy conditions of winter.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Galentine’s Day in the Wild World]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-galentines-day-in-the-wild-world</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-galentines-day-in-the-wild-world#When:14:40:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>This week was Galentine&rsquo;s Day &mdash; the day to celebrate gal pals! And what better way to celebrate the importance of female relationships than to explore how some of those relationships play out in nature?</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Woolly Mammoths in the News]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-woolly-mammoths-in-the-news</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-woolly-mammoths-in-the-news#When:15:32:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The woolly mammoth has been in the headlines recently...might we someday see a live one?&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Wintry Photo Scavenger Hunt]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-wintry-photo-scavenger-hunt</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-wintry-photo-scavenger-hunt#When:14:56:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>When it&rsquo;s cold, slushy, muddy, or perhaps even snowy outside, we may need a bit more motivation to get outdoors and explore. Here is a scavenger hunt for the whole family to enjoy!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Taking a Deep Breath]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-taking-a-deep-breath</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas and Phipps Staff</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-taking-a-deep-breath#When:15:26:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Pittsburgh&#39;s air quality has come a long way, but we still have work to do.</p>]]></description>
      <media:content url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/images/made/assets/images/as_blog_image/pittsburgh-3799073_1920_747_390_s_c1.jpg" medium="image" /> 
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[#bioPGH, Science Education,]]></dc:subject>
  
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: A New Neighbor at Frick Park?]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-new-neighbor-at-frick-park</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-a-new-neighbor-at-frick-park#When:21:21:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome, Castor!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[#bioPGH Blog: Strolling with Skunks]]></title>
      <link>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-strolling-with-skunks</link>
      <dc:creator>Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager</dc:creator>
      <guid>https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/blog/detail/biopgh-blog-strolling-with-skunks#When:17:35:00Z</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>An adorable stinker was celebrating the New Year!</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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