Phipps Blog
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Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Ideas for Staying Active in Wintry Weather
Winters in Pittsburgh seem to range between slushy-gray and snowy-sparkly, but keeping active in chilly weather can be magical no matter what the weather is up to. This year, we have had quite a few weekends of fabled winter...
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Bedtime yoga
Transitioning from playtime to bedtime can be challenging for kids (and their parents!). Setting up a bedtime routine can make that a smoother transition. Yoga can be a terrific part of a bedtime routine. After bath time,...
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Small Gardens, Big Impact: Native Micro-Garden
"Through a series of simple actions, your yard or patio can serve as a mini nature reserve that will provide important habitat and food sources for birds, pollinators, and wildlife." – Audubon Backyard Habitat program. Read...
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#bioPGH Blog: Snow, Snow, Snow
What are some of the snowiest places in PA? What about the world? Where is one of the surprisingly least snowy places in the world?
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Fairchild Challenge at Phipps: Slow Fashion Collage
Thank you to all of the students who submitted entries in the recent high school Fairchild Challenge, Visual Arts: Slow Fashion Collage. For this challenge, students researched the impacts of the fashion industry and...
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#bioPGH Blog: A Snowy Day for Community Science
Let's get counting birds!