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

Learn about poison dart frogs and meet University of Pittbsurgh researcher Layla Freeborn in the Tropical Forest this Sat., Aug. 19, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

By Hannah Nowicki

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

Pennsylvania is home to at least fourteen species of carnivorous plants; let’s explore our vicious vegetables, shall we?

By Carina Martin

At the Mushrooms for Life tent, tables brim with pungent delights. Maitake and chanterelle varieties boast a rich, beefy flavor, while oyster varieties — blue, king, and fluffy yellow — lend their velvety texture and...

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

Join us this week as we talk to Phipps horticulturalist Mike Bechtel about planting a late summer veggie garden!

By Sarah Martin

Volunteer Betty Dillon explains that the best aspect of being a docent at Phipps is being able to watch a child’s reaction when they learn something new or are amazed by a plant. Betty has been volunteering since 2012. When...