Calendar
Exhibits & Events in February 2012
- Celebrate! Valentine's Day
- Feb. 11, 2012
10 a.m. - noon
- Tropical Forest India
- Opens Feb. 4, 2012
- Meet Green Building Expert
Jason McLennan - Feb. 27, 2012
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 5:30-8 p.m.
- Tropical Sundays
- Sundays in Feb. 2012
- Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show
- Jan. 14-March 4, 2012
- Tropical Forest India: Member Preview Night
- Feb. 3, 2012
6-9 p.m.
Weekend Happenings
- February 4 at 1:30 PM
- Going GREEN on the Inside: Discussion of sustainable interior products for your home
An interior designer gives us an overview of some interior products that you can use to make your homes more sustainable.
- February 5 at 1:30 PM
- Vanilla Orchid
- Did you know vanilla is an orchid? Find out more.
- February 11 at 1:30 PM
- Those Sneaky, Seductive Orchids: Pollination Mechanisms
- Find out about the secret life of orchids.
- February 12 at 1:30 PM
- Sowing Seeds for Spring Flowers
- Starting your flowers from seed is a fun and economical way to have a beautiful garden this season.
- February 18 at 1:30 PM
- Cynthia's Parrot Pals: Up Close and Personal
- Get up close and personal with some special birds.
- February 19 at 1:30 PM
- The Lotus Flower
- The aquatic Lotus is the national flower of India. A wreath will be fashioned from permanent botanicals to honor this sacred symbol, said to represent long life, honor, and triumph.
- February 25 at 1:30 PM
- Orchids: Living the High Life
- Epiphytic orchids live suspended on trees. Learn more about these orchids, including how they differ from terrestrial orchids.
- February 26 at 1:30 PM
- How to Brew a Perfect Cup of Tea
- Come learn everything there is to know about brewing exceptional green, white, oolong, black and herbal teas from a certified Tea Master. Topics concerning water type, temperature, steeping, and methods of infusion will be discussed in detail.
- January 21 at 1:30 PM
- Orchid Photography
- Get tips for capturing the beauty of orchids in photographs.
Exhibits & Events in March 2012
- Spring Flower Show
- March 17-April 15, 2012
- Celebrate! Natural Beauty
- March 10, 2012
10 a.m. - noon
- Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show
- Jan. 14-March 4, 2012
- Tropical Forest India
- Opens Feb. 4, 2012
Weekend Happenings
- March 3 at 1:30 PM
- Parrots, Plants and Foraging
- Have you ever wondered what plants and trees are safe to give your indoor birds? Discover some of the ways to provide and optimum natural environment for your avian companion, and meet some of these beautiful birds as well.
- March 4 at 1:30 PM
- Orchids are Easy
- Don't think it's true? Give Dave a chance to convince you that anyone, even you, can grow orchids.
- March 10 at 12:30 PM
- Origami
- Create flowers and other shapes by folding paper.
- March 11 at 1:30 PM
- Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring
- Give your garden a great start with these spring gardening tips.
- March 17 at 1:30 PM
- Cynthia's Parrot Pals: Up Close and Personal
- Get up close and personal with some special birds.
- March 18 at 1:30 PM
- Natural Plant Fibers
- Learn about natural fibers and how they are processed.
- March 24 at 1:30 PM
- Indian Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs
- Learn about the healing properties of different herbs as described in Ayurvedic medicine.
- March 25 at 1:30 PM
- Spring Arrangements with Fresh Grass
- There is something new in flower arranging this spring.
- March 31 at 1:30 PM
- Color Balance: Finding harmony with your interior color palette and paint product choices
- Learn from an interior designer how we percieve color, the color wheel, choosing a palette, and the difference between non-VOC and regular paint.
Exhibits & Events in April 2012
- Western Pennsylvania Gardening & Landscaping Symposium
- April 14, 2012
- Butterfly Forest
- Opens April 22, 2012
- Tropical Forest India
- Opens Feb. 4, 2012
- Spring Flower Show
- March 17-April 15, 2012
Weekend Happenings
- April 1 at 1:30 PM
- Easter Plants
- Learn how to care for and plant out Easter lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas, gloxinias, Jerusalem cherries and more.
- April 7 at 12:30 PM
- Origami
- Create flowers and other shapes by folding paper.
- April 8 at 1:30 PM
- Easter Plants
- Learn how to care for and plant out Easter lilies, azaleas, hydrangeas, gloxinias, Jerusalem cherries and more.
- April 14 at 1:30 PM
- Introduction to Bonsai
- Learn the basics of this ancient art from Phipps' bonsai expert.
- April 15 at 1:30 PM
- Spring Wildflowers
- Natural beauty is all around us. Find out what wildflowers to look out for.
- April 21 at 1:30 PM
- Spices and Herbs of Indian Cooking
- Learn about common herbs and spices found in Indian cuisine. Try a sample!
- April 22 at 1:30 PM
- Tea in India
Come learn the adventurous tales of early Plant Hunters, botanical espionage, and the stealing of Chinese tea and its cultivation in India. You will taste a broad range of superior quality Indian teas served to you by a certified Tea Master.
- April 28 at 1:30 PM
- Going GREEN on the Inside: Discussion of sustainable interior products for your home
- An interior designer gives an overview of some interior products that you can use to make your homes more sustainable.
- April 29 at 1:30 PM
- Spring Planting Annuals and Perennials
- Get some advice on what to plant this spring for a full and beautiful garden this season.
Exhibits & Events in May 2012
- Tropical Forest India
- Opens Feb. 4, 2012
- Butterfly Forest
- Opens April 22, 2012
Weekend Happenings
- April 28 at 1:30 PM
- Going GREEN on the Inside: Discussion of sustainable interior products for your home
- An interior designer gives an overview of some interior products that you can use to make your homes more sustainable.
Exhibits & Events in June 2012
- Tropical Forest India
- Opens Feb. 4, 2012
- Butterfly Forest
- Opens April 22, 2012
Weekend Happenings
- April 28 at 1:30 PM
- Going GREEN on the Inside: Discussion of sustainable interior products for your home
- An interior designer gives an overview of some interior products that you can use to make your homes more sustainable.
Exhibits & Events in July 2012
- Tropical Forest India
- Opens Feb. 4, 2012
- Butterfly Forest
- Opens April 22, 2012
Weekend Happenings
- April 28 at 1:30 PM
- Going GREEN on the Inside: Discussion of sustainable interior products for your home
- An interior designer gives an overview of some interior products that you can use to make your homes more sustainable.


