#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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May 252018#bioPGH Blog: Canada Geese in Pittsburgh
Canada geese are prominent part of Pittsburgh’s urban wildlife. And when you think about it, they have proven themselves to be hardy and resilient, just like Pittsburghers!
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May 182018#bioPGH Blog: Brown-headed Cowbirds
Parasitism - not just for worms and arthropods! Check a local feathered friend that makes a proper nuisance of itself.
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May 102018#bioPGH Blog: Shortcut to Mushrooms
We may not be hobbits in search of second breakfast, but many of us certainly enjoy the quest to find elusive fungi in the woods.
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May 032018#bioPGH Blog: Tulip Poplar
With a name like tulip poplar, it's hard to imagine a tree that is neither tulip nor poplar!
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Apr 262018#bioPGH Blog: Wildflower Wonderlands
Where are the best spots around the city to find wonderlands of spring beauty?
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Apr 192018#bioPGH Blog: Spring Baby Boom!
For our local wildlife, spring is still a baby boom season, even with a dusting of snow. When are some of our local wildlife babies born, and what should you do if you happen upon a “lost” little furred or feathered...
