This Week at Phipps May 18 – 24

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

There's always something new to see and do at Phipps! This weekly blog post provides a run-down of the latest happenings so you can plan your visit. Events listed below require no advance registration unless noted otherwise. 

Open Daily: 

• Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
  Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland invites you to journey down the rabbit hole for an unforgettable adventure! With beloved story book scenes brought to life in each room, Phipps provides a wonderful experience for all. This fantastic show bursts with colorful interactive elements, topiary creatures, unique foliage and so much more. Prepared to be wowed by this extraordinary experience all summer long!  
• Tropical Forest Panama: Bridge to Biodiversity
  Embark on a spectacular journey through the lush vegetation and vibrant culture of Panama, the incredibly biodiverse land bridge connecting North and South America, in our immersive new Tropical Forest Conservatory exhibit
• Pennsylvania Fungi and Their Natural Habitat
  Now open at Phipps' Garden Center in Mellon Park, nature lovers of all ages can enjoy stunning illustrations of fungi species in diverse habitats. Pennsylvania is home to thousands of fungi species, thriving in diverse habitats ranging from mature hardwood forests to urban mulch, particularly in spring and fall. Fungi are a distinct kingdom of eukaryotic organisms—separate from plants and animals—that are essential for breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients in ecosystems.
• Planets Earth Virtual Exhibit
  A dynamic exhibit at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes (and now online) addresses the pressing environmental issues of our time and proposes a new way of thinking about how to solve them.

Wed., May 20: 

• In-Person Story Time | 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  Kids will love visiting Phipps to listen to our storyteller weave tales about gardens, fruits, vegetables, animals and other fun topics. Attend weekly sessions with a special child in your life.

Thurs., May 21:

• British-Inspired Garden Design for PA Gardens | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
  Join UK-trained horticulturist and garden designer Julie Witmer for two intensive online sessions about how to adapt British-inspired plantings and garden design elements to your own garden. Then for the third session on May 30th, join fellow students for an in-person, guided garden tour at Julie Witmer’s private one-acre garden, Havenwood, in Grove City, PA. Please plan to attend all three class session.

Sat., May 23:

• Discovery Garden Day | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Families are invited to a special day marking the summer opening of Phipps' Discovery Garden! Bursting with fun for all ages this garden features nature play areas, a giant tree stump for climbing, percussion instruments and more. Special activities will be held in our Discovery Garden, to celebrate nature and the Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, including games, pot-a-plant, a maker’s station and more! All activities are free with Conservatory admission. 

 

Photos  © Paul g. Wiegman