Phipps Blog
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Dec 092021#bioPGH Blog: Carolina Wrens
What's that little camouflaged crooner in the forest?
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Dec 072021Small Gardens, Big Impact: Urban Abundance
In these colder months, we are highlighting gardens of Western Pennsylvania that inspire us with their beauty and their positive impact on the environment. Melani Cheers of Troy Hill received this year’s Phipps...
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Dec 022021#bioPGH Blog: Of Glaciers and Moraines
Want to go on a frozen adventure and explore some Pennsylvania history?
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Nov 302021Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Challenge #1 Winners Announced!
Thank you to the many schools that submitted entries for Challenge #1! This first challenge of the 2021-2022 school year was titled “Nature’s Sparkle and Shine.” Middle school and high school...
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Nov 252021#bioPGH Blog: A Biophilic Friday
If you’re thinking about changing up your Black Friday routine, here are five nature-themed activities you can do instead of shopping!
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Nov 23202110 Alternatives to Japanese Barberry
With the recent news that Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) will be banned in Pennsylvania due to its invasive nature and tick harboring characteristics, we have put together a list of alternative plants to use in its...
