Eco-Challenge

1 Schenley Drive,Pittsburgh PA 15213

14 September, 2022

Description

Middle School Day - September 14 High School Day - September 15 Join us for the kick-off event of the 2022-2023 Phipps Fairchild Challenge! Eco Challenge takes place at Phipps Conservatory on Wednesday, Sept 14th for middle schools and Thursday, Sept 15th for high schools. Schools should arrive between 8:45 and 9:15am. After a brief welcome, students will rotate between three environmentally focused activities, including exploring the conservatory and diving into scientific observation, creative writing, and nature connection. Middle school students will also have an environmental education program on Wednesday, and high school students will interview our Phipps Botany in Action fellows about their research on Thursday. At this event, your school can learn more about the Phipps Fairchild Challenge and find out how your classes can take part in this free, multidisciplinary, standards-based environmental education outreach program that gives high school, middle school, and elementary school students an opportunity to creatively address environmental issues. Please note that there is a $5 per student fee for this program. Schools will be invoiced for the event.