By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

While the format of our BioBlitz Family Fun Festival was a bit different this year, we hope that you still enjoyed a fun day of learning how to be a citizen scientist at home, working to embrace nature in your own backyard and...

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

If you follow natural history pages and topics on social media, in the last few days you have probably come across sparks of celebration and belonging – Black Birders Week.

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...