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

If you look outside the nearest window, fiery splashes of reds, yellows and oranges have replaced summer’s green. The outdoors beckon with the sound of dried leaves rustling in the wind, swirling up those reds and yellows...

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. Pumpkin Why: In just...

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

This time of year, how many of us have gone on a quest to our local farmer’s markets and grocery stores in search of the perfect pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern? Or picked out the most colorful assortment of ornamental...

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

With her blend of enthusiasm and stories from the field, Lisa Limeri is a local scientist you won’t want to miss! Be sure to stop by Phipps this Sat., Oct. 15, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. to meet her in the Tropical Forest...

By Rachael Solomon

The Wolf administration unveiled their new food security plan for PA, Setting the Table: A Blueprint for a Hunger-Free PA, at the end of September. With this plan the state government is planning to address hunger issues among...

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

When leaves start turning from summer greens to golds and reds, you might want to reach for your binoculars and look to the skies. If you are interested in seeing the majestic creatures that pass through Pennsylvania twice a year,...