By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

Congratulations to all of our 2016 – 2017 Fairchild Challenge participants. This year brought in many fantastic entries. We saw sophisticated children’s books, detailed app concepts, stunning botanical illustrations,...

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

Pennsylvania's darters are intriguing on their own, but they are also a great example of ecological principles!

By Hannah Nowicki

Learn how Valerie and Evan made their special day unique using their self-proclaimed nerdiness and the lush backdrop of the Tropical Forest Conservatory and Special Events Hall. 

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

This week, explore iNaturalist, an app for both budding and seasoned observers of nature!

By Dana Patton, 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. Brown Rice Why: Brown...

By Kelly Regan, Let's Move Pittsburgh

To increase awareness of children’s health and wellness initiatives, Phipps' Let’s Move Pittsburgh project provides Policy Update, a column on local, state and national health policies that impact you.   A...