This Week at Phipps: April 15 - 21

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: 

• COMING SOON: Summer Flower Show: Under the Sea
  Starting Sat., May 4, dive into the magical underworld of the ocean with whimsical displays of an array of sea creatures, unique plant foliage and fantastic flora.
• COMING SOON: Butterfly Forest
  Starting Sat., May 4, 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: Aloha ‘Aina
  Tropical Forest Hawai‘i: Aloha ‘Aina invites guests to take an exciting, immersive journey through the rich history, nature and culture of the Hawaiian archipelago. 
• 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.

Mon., April 15:

• Phipps Youth Climate Advocacy Committee Presents Youth Eco-Action Showcase | 6 - 8 p.m. 
  Phipps' Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) is happy to announce the return of their annual Youth Eco-Action Showcase! Hosted in the Special Events Hall and Tropical Forest, this free event will host a variety of activities for guests of all ages.

Wed., April 17: 

• 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 18: 

• Picnic with Phipps | 6 - 7:30 p.m. 
  In this virtual class, Chef Emily will prepare a smokey eggplant panini, a pickled baby corn salad, a mini fruit and cheese plate and jammy pinwheel cookies!
   
• Easy to Grow Backyard Fruit | 7 - 8:30 p.m. 
  Learn the steps necessary to start growing your food from home. Taught by our expert Phipps staff, this series will have you prepped and confident to get your hands in the soil come spring. 

Sat., April 20:

• Used Bulb Sale | 9:30 - 11 a.m. 
  Attend last our annual Used Bulb Sale this month for a chance to pick up used Phipps bulbs — including hyacinths, daffodils and lilies — for your own garden! 

Sun., April 21: 

• Sensory Friendly Hour | 9:30 a.m. 
  In collaboration with the Autism Connection of Pennsylvania, Let’s Move Pittsburgh is hosting a Sensory Friendly Earth Day Celebration at Phipps on Sun., April 21. Individuals with sensory concerns and their families are welcome to join our team for a self-guided tour of the conservatory, including engaging sensory-friendly Discovery Station activities along the way.

Photos © Paul g. Wiegman