Phipps Blog
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Horticulture Spotlight: Laken Burns
Horticulture is the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. Without horticulture, and the people who are most passionate about it, Phipps would not be what it is today. Phipps takes pride in having elaborate,...
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Mighty Mussels
If you are swimming in a lake or stomping down a creek this summer, chances are you will find freshwater mussels! There are 67 known species of native freshwater mussels in Pennsylvania, but these numbers are threatened by...
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This Week at Phipps: June 20 – 26
There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted otherwise....
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#bioPGH Blog: Luna Moths
Have you seen this large green moth before?
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Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Kownacki
Phipps is well-known for our beautiful gardens, seasonal flower shows, pioneering sustainability initiatives, informative educational programs and community outreach. None of our work, however, would be possible without the...
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This Week at Phipps: June 13 – 19
There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted otherwise....