#bioPGH Blog
A resource of Biophilia: Pittsburgh, #bioPGH is a weekly blog and social media series that aims to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature and enjoy what each of our distinctive seasons has to offer. From the best times to plant seasonal flora and enjoy their peak blooms, to astronomical events and creatures to keep an eye and ear out for, Phipps will keep you in the know with what’s going on in our environment!
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Oct 292020#bioPGH Blog: The Not-So-Creepy Creatures of Halloween
Are there any spooky wildlife? Even at Halloween? Let's explore!
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Oct 222020#bioPGH Blog: Wandering Through the Leaves
The brilliant display and then loss of leaves must be costly to trees, but they wouldn't go through all of that work for nothing - let's explore fall color!
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Oct 152020#bioPGH Blog: Keeping Your Eyes on the Skies
It feels like you’re on top of the world in a surreal dream. A valley stretches below you, wide open skies around you — and eagles, hawks, and falcons almost continuously soar above you. ...
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Oct 072020#bioPGH: Blooming in My Backyard
I may have found calico aster in my backyard, but this plant has a few look-alikes. Let's check it out!
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Oct 012020#bioPGH Blog: Fat Bear Time!
As we turn the calendar page into October, our wild communities begin their annual preparation for winter, and for bears, that means fattening up!
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Sep 252020#bioPGH Blog: White Snakeroot
If you’ve suddenly noticed a 2 – 3-foot-tall plant with pointed leaves and small white flowers that almost look like tiny craft pom-poms, you’ve probably seen white snakeroot. It's lovely, but be cautious...
