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

It has been a chilly past few weeks! Winter is thoroughly reminding us what time of year it is, but let’s check out this extra cold winter weather, shall we?

By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

Thank you to everyone who participated in our latest visual art challenge, “Petals & Pollinators”! Wow! We cannot wait to cover the walls in Phipps’ Center for Sustainable Landscapes with some of the beautiful...

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

Most of us at some point or other have pointed out that Erie receives “lake-effect” snow, but what exactly does that term mean? And is their latest snow record just usual lake effect snow, or is something else at work?...

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

Today marks the winter solstice—the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter. And perfect timing for the Ursid meteor shower!

By Carina Martin

Many of Carolyn Savikas’ earliest memories revolve around gardens. Digging in her family’s vegetable plot. Going to the train station with her father to pick up flats of roses. Standing on the sidewalk in front of...

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

For most of us in PA, the most common time to spot a snowy owl might be when we’re waiting for a letter to arrive from a magical school, but now might be your chance!