This Week at Phipps April 3 - 9

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: 

• Spring Flower Show: Five Senses of Splendor
  Explore our Spring Flower Show: Five Senses of Splendor that promises even more vibrance than ever! With features including a giant perfume bottle, harmonious chime canopies, a cascading fountain and more all surrounded by blooms in a rainbow of shades, your senses are sure to be delighted! 
• Ikebana International Exhibit
  The Welcome Center Gallery is filled with Ikebana displays providing insight to this Japanese art of floral arrangement. View these gorgeous floral displays for yourself, courtesy of the Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter!   
• 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.

Tues., April 4:

• Backyard Gardening Series: Spring Vegetable Gardening | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
  In this virtual gardening series, learn all the basics for starting your backyard garden, from planting seeds to harvesting fruit and everything in between. In this session explore the best crops for earlier planting and discuss cold-weather crop protection strategies. 

Wed., April 5: 

• ​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 6:

• Let's Move Pittsburgh: Cooking for Life Series | Cooking for Families with Youth in Sports | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  When raising young athletes, the whole family needs the energy to keep up with busy schedules. In this workshop you’ll learn about the nutritious foods kids need to play at their best. Our team will provide plant-based recipes to fuel the whole family. 

Photo ©  Paul Vladuchick