Phipps Blog
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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...
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Why Phipps Decided to Pursue BREEAM In-Use Certification
In February 2020, Phipps’ Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) was awarded the highest BREEAM In-Use rating in the United States. This post by Phipps Wellness and Sustainability Specialist Meghan Scanlon, WELL AP,...
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Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Hibernation, Brumation and Aestivation, Oh My!
Thank you to all the students who submitted projects for the first Fairchild Challenge of the year! For this challenge, Hibernation, Brumation, Aestivation, Oh My! both middle and high school students researched...
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#bioPGH Blog: What’s the Story on Wishbones?
Are you ready for the best little assortment of fun facts about wishbones to bring to the Thanksgiving dinner table?
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What We’re Cooking With Now: Celery Root
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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Thanksgiving Matching Game
Thanksgiving is a time of reflecting and being grateful for what we have in our lives. As we make plans to gather in person or virtually, we are reminded of memories of the past. Sharing stories helps bring us together and...