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

Can it be? Has sunny weather finally returned to Pittsburgh? It’s not just our rain-weary selves who are cheering, though - the sun is the master power source for nearly every food web on our planet!...

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

Have you ever been stumped by the mimic calls of catbirds and mockingbirds? Let's explore which bird you're hearing!

By Emily Johns, High School Program Coordinator

Congratulations to all of our 2019 – 2020 Fairchild Challenge participants!  Through this year’s challenges you have created awesome sculptures from upcycled materials, painted beautiful nature scenes, collected...

By Phipps Master Gardener

Q. I have two questions. 1. What shrubs or bushes do you recommend for a privacy screen? 2. I’d like to populate the back of the yard, under the trees, with some bushes and flowers.  I have a good sense of choices for a...

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

We at Phipps are always thinking of our members, visitors and friends, and during these uncertain times, we want to provide you with nature's beauty and inspiration, just like we would if you were with us in the glasshouse....

By Emily Johns, High School Program Coordinator

Thank you to all the schools who submitted entries for our fourth Fairchild Challenge of the year.  For this challenge, both middle and high school students created their own games! ...