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

A resource of Biophilia: Pittsburgh, #bioPGH is a weekly blog and social media series that aims to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature and enjoy what each of our distinctive seasons has to offer. ...

By Lindsey Beck

Horticulture is the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. Without horticulture, and the people who are most passionate about it, Phipps would not be what it is today. Phipps takes pride in having elaborate,...

By Anna Bagwell, Science Education and Discovery Intern

If you are swimming in a lake or stomping down a creek this summer, chances are you will find freshwater mussels! There are 67 known species of native freshwater mussels in Pennsylvania, but these numbers are threatened by...

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted otherwise....

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

Have you seen this large green moth before?

By Lindsey Beck

Phipps is well-known for our beautiful gardens, seasonal flower shows, pioneering sustainability initiatives, informative educational programs and community outreach. None of our work, however, would be possible without the...