By Karen Santelli

Phipps master gardener and conservatory docent Amy Troyani is the quintessential educator. Upon retiring in 2011 from a 40-year career teaching in Pittsburgh and Venezuela, she began volunteering at Phipps in order to keep learning...

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

What are some adaptations that trees need to get through the freezing temperatures that drive us to parkas and hot chocolate? Let’s take a look!

By Emily Nye, High School Program Coordinator

Thank you to the many schools that submitted an entry for Challenge #2, “Eco-App.” Smartphone applications give us access to a wealth of information at our fingertips, but screen time can take away time spent...

By Amy Reed, 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. Parsnips Why: This...

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

Let’s Move Pittsburgh had the pleasure to sit down with Program Assistant Ashlee Cubarney to discuss her role in helping our region's families stay healthy. Read on to learn more! LMP: Tell me a bit about your...

By Let's Move Pittsburgh

You've got questions ... we’ve got answers! Email your queries about healthy foods, physical activity and screen time for kids and Ginger will answer them here on the Phipps blog.   Q: I have seen a rise...