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

Little green invaders from somewhere far, far away have arrived and are stirring up trouble! But these invaders didn’t fly in on a space ship. They are invasive plants!

By Sarah Martin

“I love to work with my hands and make art; I find it very therapeutic,” said volunteer Pat Knell. As a young girl, Pat always enjoyed gardening. Growing up in Pittsburgh, her family would take an annual trip to Phipps...

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

Come with me on a trip through the park, and perhaps you can hit the trails in person soon enough as well!

By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

It’s here! Not summer, but the last challenge in the 2016 – 2017 Fairchild Challenge! This year Phipps has received so many creative and thoughtful entries showing us your commitment to the environment, and we cannot...

By Dana Patton, executive chef, Café Phipps

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. Asparagus Why:...

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

This week, we marked the official end of winter with the spring equinox! What's the planetary scoop behind the seasonal celebration?