Phipps Blog
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May 072015“Ask a Scientist” Public Program: Bringing Science to the Public at Phipps
This past Saturday Phipps was very excited to debut its "Ask a Scientist" Public Program where visitors to the conservatory were able to meet local scientists and learn all about the most current research taking place here in...
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Feb 242015Tropical Forest Congo: The Movie?
We are happy to announce that Tropical Forest Congo has opened! The new exhibit reflects years of research, planning, and hard work. Over two thirds of the plant material in this space has been replaced with new plants native or...
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Feb 052015Interview with BIA Fellow Anna Johnson
If there is one segment of society that is often misunderstood, it is people who work in science fields. Public perception of scientists tends to lean towards lab coats, crazy hair and beakers full of chemicals, especially in the...
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Feb 042015Fairchild Challenge: Plants and Pollinators
Pollination is a magical process. A plant, through seemingly no will of its own and often with the help of a whole host of unwitting accomplices, is able to orchestrate the ritual by which its pollen is mixed and spread around...
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Jan 292015Welcome Adam Haas, Interpretive Specialist!
We are very pleased to welcome the newest member of the Science Education and Research team, Adam Haas! Adam has been a part of Phipps marketing department for three years, and is now working part-time with our department, as...
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Jan 282015BIA Fellows Publish Book for Kids
Phipps has several green roofs; each is, at its core, a pollinator garden filled with beautiful flowers and plants that provide habitat for birds, bees and other critters. They also help us to...
