#bioPGH: Science Table Talks: Checking Out Chocolate!
Celebrate Seasonal Science at Phipps Conservatory!
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Sat., Feb. 15 admission tickets are open now and guests are welcome to plan their arrivals at any time before or during event hours. This event is included in regular Conservatory admission. Members and children under the age of 2 are free.
Could we consider chocolate to be the official food of Valentine’s Day? Beyond making a delicious gift on a lovey-dovey day, chocolate – or rather, the cacao tree – has some fascinating plant biology to explore! Come check out the chocolatey chemical compounds that truly tell our brains to be happy and explore the fruits, seeds and history behind this Valentine staple!
Follow along each month as Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas will be stationed in the Conservatory on select Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. to highlight the biology and science behind each of our distinctive seasons. View our upcoming Science Table Talk topics below!
Upcoming topics:
STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE DATES!
Meet Our Scientist: Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas
Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas is the science education outreach manager at Phipps. Her undergraduate degree and her doctorate are both in biology, and she has taught at both the college level and within the classrooms of zoos and museums. At Phipps, Maria coordinates science communication workshops, oversees the Botany in Action fellowship program, writes for Phipps’ #bioPGH blog and and organizes multiple regular educational events. Overall, she loves nothing more than sharing the wonders of nature with children and families. Follow Maria's latest #bioPGH adventures on Phipps' Blogs and TikTok to learn about native animals, plants and so much more!
More Events You’ll Enjoy
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A Celebration of Seeds: Thirteenth Annual Seed Swap
Sat., March 8; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Phipps, Grow Pittsburgh and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a day of free seeds, learning and fun to get your growing season started right. -
Native Plant and Sustainability Conference
Sat., Feb. 1; Phipps Special Events Hall
SOLD OUT. Phipps' annual Native Plant and Sustainability Conference returns for a one-day forum on plants, landscapes and our role as environmental stewards. -
Valentine's Night at Phipps
Fri., Feb. 14
Celebrate love in the romantic setting of Pittsburgh's glasshouse jewel!
