Phipps Education and Research

Does the break in freezing temperatures have you thinking about spring? Check out our line-up of spring field trips, where you can explore the tropics, pollinators, carnivorous plants, and more!

Spring Field Trips 2024 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA We are offering an exciting lineup of in-person field trips for school, homeschool, scout and other education groups. While meeting Pennsylvania standards, these programs use botany and ecology to inspire learning. Field trips can be modified to meet the needs of individual groups, and each general...

Happy Solstice!

#bioPGH Blog: Winter Solstice | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA A resource of Biophilia: Pittsburgh, is a weekly blog and social media series that aims to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature and enjoy what each of our distinctive seasons has to offer. 

The fall flower show is in full bloom!

Fall Flower Show: Hometown Harvest | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA Starting Sat., Oct. 7, Phipps’ Fall Flower Show: Hometown Harvest pays tribute to the bounty of the harvest season and the plants and animals that make it possible through fun and festive displays surrounded by marvelous chrysanthemums in an exciting variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Explore ...

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Mark your calendars for Halloween Happenings! 🎃

Halloween Happenings | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA When you feel a chill in the air and see pumpkins everywhere, you know it's almost Halloween — and Phipps' spook-tacular gardens are the perfect place for your family to celebrate! Little ghosts and goblins can come to the conservatory in costume for a day of festive activities, all free with regu...

Delighted by all of the fall leaves? Here is a cool experiment to try at home!

#bioPGH Blog: An Autumn Experiment! | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA By Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas, Research and Science Education Outreach Manager, and Adam Hass, Interpretive Programs Manager

Tomorrow is the first day of fall! What are you most excited about?🍂

#bioPGH Blog: Scientifically Speaking, Why is Fall so Magical? | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA A resource of Biophilia: Pittsburgh, is a weekly blog and social media series that aims to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature and enjoy what each of our distinctive seasons has to offer. 

Looking for an exciting field trip that brings in the coziness of fall and some botanical sciences? Look no further than 🍎Apples and Pumpkins🎃!

Field Trips, School and Community Outreach | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA Phipps offers an exciting lineup of field trips and outreach programs for school, community and other education groups. While meeting Pennsylvania. standards, these programs use botany and ecology to inspire learning. Field trips can be modified to meet the needs of individual groups, and each gener...

It's a kids' night out — and fun is on the menu! Learners ages 5 – 10 will love our new series of evening adventures designed just for them! 🍂

Fall Camps: Kids’ Night Out | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA Explore our in-person, seasonal camps for children and let us immerse your young explorers in the incredible world of Phipps. Highlighting ecology, conservation, and fall-related concepts through hands-on activities, each session takes place in the Center for Sustainable Landscapes classroom. Regis...

🌸May 27th, come enjoy nature-inspired games, activities, crafts and more at the summer opening celebration of Phipps’ Discovery Garden!🌸

Families are invited to a special day of fun to mark the summer opening of Discovery Garden, the interactive sensory garden that delights children and adults of all ages. Kids will enjoy special activities throughout the day held in Discovery Garden, exploring the beauty and wonders of nature as they play. All activities are free with Conservatory admission.

Discovery Garden Day | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA Families are invited to a special day of fun to mark the summer opening of Discovery Garden, the interactive sensory garden that delights children and adults of all ages. Kids will enjoy special activities throughout the day held in Discovery Garden, exploring the beauty and wonders of nature as the...

This week on the blog...not all bird wings are created alike - what are some of the differences and how does that impact flight?

#bioPGH Blog: The Wings for Flight! | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA A resource of Biophilia: Pittsburgh, is a weekly blog and social media series that aims to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature and enjoy what each of our distinctive seasons has to offer. 

High school students! Have you heard about EcoLeader Academy? It's a paid opportunity to learn many facets of environmental science: ecosystems, human health, policy, climate change, food and agriculture, energy, pollution, environmental justice issues, local to global impacts, sustainability and green careers. Check details on our website and apply by May 15!

EcoLeader Academy | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce our new EcoLeader Academy! This  seven-week course provides an invaluable opportunity for highly motivated high school students to gain knowledge of the many facets of environmental science: ecosystems, human health, policy, climate c...

We're getting close to...BioBlitz!!

On Sun., June 4, our annual BioBlitz festival will bring together families, students, local scientists and naturalists, teachers and community leaders to explore the biodiversity of Schenley Park, meet local scientists and naturalists, and engage with community organizations and agencies – all free and open to the public! Check out our activity line-up for the day, and come enjoy some time outdoors 💚

BioBlitz Family Fun Festival | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh PA On Sun., June 4, our annual BioBlitz festival will bring together families, students, local scientists and naturalists, teachers and community leaders to explore the biodiversity of Schenley Park, meet local scientists and naturalists, and engage with community organizations and agencies – all ...