#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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Jul 092020#bioPGH Blog: Amphibian Development, Part Three – Caecilians
We may not have these animals in our state, but the story of amphibian development just wouldn’t be right without them, so let’s explore!
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Jul 022020#bioPGH Blog: Amphibian Development, Part Two - Salamanders
Last week on the blog, we focused on frog development - now let's dive into salamanders' stories!
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Jun 262020#bioPGH Blog: Amphibian Development, Part One – Frogs
It’s the perfect time to pay homage to our “slimy” residents of the season—amphibians!
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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!...
