#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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Jun 182020#bioPGH Blog: Poison Ivy
What can we do about that three-leaved itch-producing plant? Is it useful at all?
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Jun 042020#bioPGH Blog: Black Birders Week
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.
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May 292020#bioPGH Blog: A Sunny Day in the Food Web
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!...
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May 212020#bioPGH Blog: Mockingbird or Catbird?
Have you ever been stumped by the mimic calls of catbirds and mockingbirds? Let's explore which bird you're hearing!
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May 142020#bioPGH Blog: Phlox or Dame’s Rocket?
In case anyone else has been confused like me, here are two different species of plants and how to tell them apart!
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May 082020#bioPGH Special Update: Asian Giant Hornet
We've allseen the headlines but there is no reason to panic!
