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

This Saturday, May 17, ome meet local scientist Mondraya Howard, Ph.D. student from the University of Pittsburgh! Mondraya will be in Palm Circle of the Tropical Forest from 1:30-3:30 pm and is ready to tell you...

By Kaitlyn Clem, Marketing Assistant

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens continues to lead the charge in innovative sustainable building design and construction with its newest project, the Exhibit Staging Center (ESC). Formerly an old public works building...

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

Get ready, Pittsburgh - the cicadas are coming!

By Dr. Katilyn Mascatelli, Human Ecologist

Have you ever heard someone say that technology separates us from nature? While it may be true that staring at a screen all day keeps you from exploring the outside world, what if I told you that simply using the technology in your...

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

Trillium is in full bloom! But how old is the flowering plant you see along the trail?

By Chris Cox, 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. Beets Why: Beets...