#bioPGH: Science Table Talks: Owl of a Sudden…It’s Owl Breeding Season in Western Pennsylvania!
Celebrate Seasonal Science at Phipps Conservatory!
Tickets Coming Soon!
WhOoOoOo knew learning about native owls could be so fun? November is peak owl breeding season, so let’s explore our native owls, dissect some owl pellets and meet experts on how these adorable birds live in Western Pennsylvania!
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!
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Youth Climate Advocacy Committee Sustainable Art and Fashion Gallery
NOW OPEN
Phipps Youth Climate Advocacy Committee Presents Sustainable Art and Fashion Gallery in The Center for Sustainable Landscapes! -
Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive
Daily, noon – 5 p.m. with occasional evening hours
Switch your home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive a free Phipps membership!
