By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

Challenge #2: "Eco App" The Fairchild Challenge is officially in full swing at Phipps! Next week our panelists will be surveying the enchanting and beautifully creative first entries so now is the time for students and teachers to...

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

If you look outside the nearest window, fiery splashes of reds, yellows and oranges have replaced summer’s green. The outdoors beckon with the sound of dried leaves rustling in the wind, swirling up those reds and yellows...

By Amy Reed, executive chef, Café Phipps

Looking for adventure in the kitchen? Our monthly What We're Cooking with Now post features a fresh produce ingredient, explains how to find the market's finest, and includes a recipe to try at home. Pumpkin Why: In just...

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

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...

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

With her blend of enthusiasm and stories from the field, Lisa Limeri is a local scientist you won’t want to miss! Be sure to stop by Phipps this Sat., Oct. 15, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. to meet her in the Tropical Forest...

By Rachael Solomon

The Wolf administration unveiled their new food security plan for PA, Setting the Table: A Blueprint for a Hunger-Free PA, at the end of September. With this plan the state government is planning to address hunger issues among...