Science Engagement Week featuring Botany in Action
Join us for a series of activities dedicated to engaging all ages on the benefits of scientific discovery.
Whether you're already interested in science or just curious to learn more, we're excited to welcome you to Science Engagement Week! Join us in the final days of September for a series of activities dedicated to engaging all ages on the benefits of scientific discovery and explaining the exciting work that scientists do all over the world.
Joining us to celebrate science are our Botany in Action Fellows, emerging plant-focused scientists who are supported by Phipps in their global research efforts through grants and science communication training. Since its inception, Botany in Action has aided 54 doctoral-level students representing 26 universities and working in 26 countries. Current fellows are stationed in locales from California to Fiji, exploring topics from the role of green roofs in urban biodiversity to the effects of soil pollution. Beyond their field work, fellows' accomplishments include mentorship of other students; the creation of a botanical field guide, a photography website and various teaching modules; and outreach devoted to making science more accessible to the public.
Featured Events:
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Eco-Challenge: The Fairchild Challenge Kick-Off Event
Sept. 26 – 27; 9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
At this annual kick-off event for the Fairchild Challenge at Phipps, middle and high school students will visit the Conservatory and meet our Botany In Action research fellows to learn about their exciting work. Attendance is by invitation only; educators may contact High School Program Coordinator Emily Johns at ejohns@phipps.conservatory.org or 412/622-6915, ext. 6936 for more information. -
Peek Behind the Petals
Sat., Sept. 29; 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Join our Botany in Action Fellows and discover where their research has taken them this past year at this special presentation exclusively for members. -
Tropical Forest Cuba Festival
Sat., Sept. 29; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of the culture and plants of Cuba! Participate in activities, enjoy live entertainment, and savor regionally-inspired food samples from Café Phipps. This event is free with admission to the conservatory.
More Events You’ll Enjoy
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Phipps Through the Years: A Photo Exhibit
OPEN NOW
In the Welcome Center Gallery, enjoy a series of photos showing the evolution of Phipps' entrance over the past 125 years. -
Petals and Pollinators: A Youth Art Exhibition
Now Open
In the Center for Sustainable Landscapes Green Gallery, enjoy multimedia artworks depicting fictional flowers and their co-evolution with specific pollinators as created by middle and high school students involved in Phipps’ Fairchild Challenge environmental competition. -
Natives for Your Garden: A Botanical Art Exhibit
Now Open
On display in our Welcome Center, this collection of work from students of our Botanical Art and Illustration program highlights native plants of southwestern Pennsylvania that you may recognize from your own backyard.
