Calendar
July 2024
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Summer Flower Show: Under the Sea
OPEN NOW
This summer, dive into the magical underworld of the ocean with whimsical displays of an array of sea creatures, unique plant foliage and fantastic flora. -
Butterfly Forest
OPEN NOW
Watch colorful butterflies break free of their chrysalises to soar and glide among beautiful Phipps blooms. One may even land on you! -
Tropical Forest Hawai‘i
Now Open
Say aloha to the spectacular intertwining of nature and culture of Hawai‘i, one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest Conservatory exhibit. -
Botanical Boutique
Sept. 6 – 8 | Friday, 1 – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phipps’ Garden Center Transforms into a Botanical Boutique for Houseplants, Artwork and Many More Natural Treasures! -
Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive
Daily, noon – 5 p.m. with occasional evening hours
Switch your home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive a free Phipps membership! -
Adult Education at Phipps
See description for dates and times
Peruse our offerings for an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on gardening, culinary arts and more to let your inspiration grow this season. -
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 -
Jazz in the Garden
Wed., July 10; 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Join Pittsburgh jazz and funk bassist Dwayne Dolphin for a night of exciting music set against a gorgeous botanical backdrop! -
Wild Plant Culture: Restoring Native Edible and Medicinal Plant Communities with Jared Rosenbaum
Tues., July 9; 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Learn how to Restore Native Edible and Medicinal Plant Communities with Botanist Jared Rosenbaum! -
Wild Plant Culture Inspired Visit to Garfield Community Farm
Sat., July 13; 10 – 11:30 a.m.
See how to grow edible and medicinal plants in an urban setting! -
Yoga in the Garden
Sat., Sept. 28 | 9 – 10 a.m.
Join us for a one-hour yoga session in our beautiful outdoor garden! -
Bus Trip and Guided Tour of Pollinator and Bird Garden in The Arboretum at Penn State
Thur., July 25; 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Phipps to explore pollinator and bird gardens at the Arboretum at Penn State! -
Summer Short Course: From Dirt to Gold: The Science of Composting and Soil Health
TUES., JULY 30; 9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Join Phipps and Penn State Extension for a full day of learning about the science of composting and soil health -
Youth Climate Advocacy Committee Sustainable Art and Fashion Gallery
NOW OPEN
Phipps Youth Climate Advocacy Committee Presents Sustainable Art and Fashion Gallery in The Center for Sustainable Landscapes! -
Tropical Forest Hawai‘i Festival
Sat., July 20; 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Join us for a celebration of the culture and plants of Hawai‘i! Enjoy children's activities and live entertainment, learn about plants native to Hawai‘i and more, free with Phipps admission. -
Highlands Flora Project: Foraged Plants of Southwestern Pennsylvania
NOW OPEN IN PHIPPS GARDEN CENTER
Enjoy beautiful illustrations of the foraged flora of southwestern Pennsylvania! -
Sea Creature Creations: A Youth Art Exhibit
NOW OPEN
In this annual exhibit in our Welcome Center, view sea creature creations from The Fairchild Challenge student participants. -
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.