#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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Jan 182018#bioPGH: Winter Biochemistry - Nature’s Antifreezes
It’s been a chilly week in Pittsburgh! How do organisms without fur or feathers stay alive in freezing weather?
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Jan 112018#bioPGH Blog: The Year of the the Bird
In honor of the centennial of the historic Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 2018 has been named the Year of the Bird. Let's explore what this means and find out how we can all get involved!...
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Jan 042018#bioPGH Blog: It’s So Cold!
It has been a chilly past few weeks! Winter is thoroughly reminding us what time of year it is, but let’s check out this extra cold winter weather, shall we?
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Dec 282017#bioPGH: Great Snow by the Great Lakes
Most of us at some point or other have pointed out that Erie receives “lake-effect” snow, but what exactly does that term mean? And is their latest snow record just usual lake effect snow, or is something else at work?...
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Dec 212017#bioPGH Blog: A Meteor Shower for the Winter Solstice
Today marks the winter solstice—the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter. And perfect timing for the Ursid meteor shower!
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Dec 142017#bioPGH Blog: A Snowy Owl Irruption!
For most of us in PA, the most common time to spot a snowy owl might be when we’re waiting for a letter to arrive from a magical school, but now might be your chance!
