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

An encounter with a cute box turtle reminded me of an important lesson: wild animals are best left in the wild.

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

Most have heard of the Dirty Dozen, but many may not know that the lists are updated each year. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is the non-profit, nonpartisan organization that’s responsible for researching and...

By Kaitlyn Clem

Weddings Under Glass is a monthly blog series where we highlight the stories of couples who chose to begin their happily ever after in the lush backdrop of Phipps, named one of the best outdoor garden wedding venues by Elle and...

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

It’s official! As of this past Tuesday, Pennsylvania has a state amphibian: the hellbender.

By Emily Johns, High School Program Coordinator

Thank you to all the schools that submitted entries for Challenge #4, Sustainable Event Planning – the final projects went above and beyond!  For this challenge, middle school students were asked to create a plan for a...

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

Come meet Dr. Welkin Pope and Diana Zhang this Saturday, April 20, in the Tropical Forest from 1:30-3:30!