Phipps Blog
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Dec 032020#bioPGH Blog: Northern Cardinals
From their gutsy, bold personalities to the way they have adapted to our human presence, let’s get to know these feathered neighbors a bit better!
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Dec 022020What We’re Cooking With Now: Turnips
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....
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Dec 012020Small Gardens, Big Impact: Native Plant Oasis
As the growing season comes to a close, we will be highlighting gardens of Western Pennsylvania that inspire us with their beauty and their positive impact on the environment. Native Plant Oasis Barbara Martin, Forest Hills...
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Nov 302020Why Phipps Decided to Pursue BREEAM In-Use Certification
In February 2020, Phipps’ Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) was awarded the highest BREEAM In-Use rating in the United States. This post by Phipps Wellness and Sustainability Specialist Meghan Scanlon, WELL AP,...
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Nov 272020Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Hibernation, Brumation and Aestivation, Oh My!
Thank you to all the students who submitted projects for the first Fairchild Challenge of the year! For this challenge, Hibernation, Brumation, Aestivation, Oh My! both middle and high school students researched...
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Nov 252020#bioPGH Blog: What’s the Story on Wishbones?
Are you ready for the best little assortment of fun facts about wishbones to bring to the Thanksgiving dinner table?
