#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 132016#bioPGH Blog: Pumpkins and Zucchini—What’s in a Species?
This time of year, how many of us have gone on a quest to our local farmer’s markets and grocery stores in search of the perfect pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern? Or picked out the most colorful assortment of ornamental...
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Oct 072016#bioPGH blog: Golden Leaves Mean Golden Eagles
When leaves start turning from summer greens to golds and reds, you might want to reach for your binoculars and look to the skies. If you are interested in seeing the majestic creatures that pass through Pennsylvania twice a year,...
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Sep 292016#bioPGH Blog: The Scent of Earth After a Rain
The pitter-pattering of rain drops slows. A peek out the window reveals gray clouds retreating into the horizon, and fresh sunlight spills onto the wet ground. If you step outside, you can breathe in that earthy scent—a smell...
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Sep 272016#bioPGH Blog: Brassica Vegetables
Brussels sprouts. Does the sight of them on your dinner plate make you gag? If so, you’re not alone. But did you know that the majority of the fall harvest vegetables are related to them?...
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Sep 162016#bioPGH Blog: Goldenrod
One of the sure signs of fall is the blooming of goldenrod, which brightens fields and roadsides across Pennsylvania. If you visit Phipps this time of year, you’ll see about six different species near the welcome center...
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Sep 082016#bioPGH Blog: Chicken of the Woods
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other tree! We’re not talking about the feathery avian variety, we’re talking about Chicken of the Woods, one of the most delectable fungi in North America (and this...
