#bioPGH: Science Table Talks: Winter Weather Wonders
Celebrate Seasonal Science at Phipps Conservatory!
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Sat., Jan. 18 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.
Brrrrr! When the weather outside is brisk and frosty, how do plants and animals keep from freezing? From fur, feathers and fats to natural anti-freezes, nature has quite a few tricks up its sleeve! Come check out some demonstrations of winter weather adaptations, and test your own ability to keep warm at this month’s #bioPGH Science Saturday!
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!
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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Story Time
WEDNESDAYS; 10:30 A.M. AND 1 P.M.
Kids will love visiting Phipps to listen to our storyteller weave tales about gardens, animals and other fun topics. Open to the first 40 ticketed participants (whether children or guardians) and must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED -
Planets Earth
Now Open
A dynamic exhibit at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes addresses the pressing environmental issues of our time and proposes a new way of thinking about how to solve them. -
Spring Flower Show: A Bloom for Every Room
March 22 – April 20
Soak up vivid colors and delightful fragrance! Each room is dedicated to a different signature spring bloom in this year's edition of Phipps' Spring Flower Show.
