By Sara Saltiel

For Phipps volunteer Ken Yonek, the Master Gardener program at Phipps was the opportunity that started it all. “I realized that if I volunteer, I can work for whoever I want to,” Ken says. “So, that whole...

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

You've got questions ... we’ve got answers! Email your queries about healthy foods, physical activity and screen time for kids and Ginger will answer them here on the Phipps blog.   Q: I have a one year...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Science Education and Research Outreach Coordinator

Let’s uncover a bit more about our secretive canid neighbors, shall we!

By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

Have you ever heard environmental news that made you stop and think, feel concern or get inspired? The Fairchild Challenge at Phipps has just the right challenge for you! Phipps wants you to find an article on a current...

By Kelly Regan, Let's Move Pittsburgh

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled that vending machine operators who own or operate 20 or more vending machines must display the calorie information of food sold on the machine itself. This regulation upholds an...

By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Science Education and Research Outreach Coordinator

In spite of gray January days, there is a particularly cheery pop of color you might have noticed here and there across Pennsylvania: the bright, vibrant red of winterberries!