This Week at Phipps: April 14 – 20

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: 

• LAST CHANCE: Spring Flower Show: A Bloom for Every Room
  Soak up vivid colors and delightful fragrance! Each room is dedicated to a different signature spring bloom in this year's edition of Phipps' Spring Flower Show.
• 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
• Ikebana International Exhibit
  ​In this recurring exhibit in our Welcome Center Gallery, view gorgeous floral displays courtesy of the Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter.
• 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., April 16: 

• 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., April 17:

• Used Bulb Sale | 3 – 6 p.m.
  Attend our annual Used Bulb Sale for a chance to pick up used Phipps bulbs — including hyacinths, daffodils and lilies — for your own garden! The price is $5 for two 6 inch pots worth of bulbs from the Spring Flower Show: A Bloom for Every Room. Bulbs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive early for the best selection. 
• Weedy Plant Wander | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  Join community herbalist and permaculture garden designer Therese Robbins of Heart Beet Herbals on a plant tour of Mellon Park. We will meet and interact with some medicinal, edible and native plants and discuss their medicinal, culinary or horticultural uses. There will be many opportunities to ask questions. This class will take place outdoors and will include some walking. Please wear walking shoes and feel free to bring a water bottle, notepad and weather protection.

Sat., April 19:

• #bioPGH Science Table Talks: Making Earth Day Every Day | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when trying to practice sustainability at home? Join Dr. Maria Wheeler-Dubas and some special guests from Phipps' staff to explore a variety of easy steps to make Earth Day everyday in your home!

 

Photos © Paul Vladuchick