This Week at Phipps: June 6 – 12

By Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Photo © Paul g. WiegmanThere'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: 

• 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. 
• Summer Flower Show: Monet in Bloom 
  In this spectacular new show, our summer displays will give three-dimensional life to Monet's breathtaking scenes of delicate flora and dreamlike design — beloved works that have stood the test of time for 100 years. 
• Butterfly Forest
  Butterfly Forest awes visitors with an up-close look of some of nature's most prized pollinators alongside the blossoming flowers that feed them.
• From the Same Bulb: 2005 – 2022, an Exhibit by Sue Abramson
  From the Same Bulb focuses on Sue Abramson's photographic work with the elephant ear (Colocasia esculenta) over the span of 17 years. 
• 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., June 7:

• Creating a Water Garden | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  The sight and sound of water satisfies our senses, and the addition of a water feature can create a natural focal point in a garden. This class will cover site selection, installation, maintenance and plant choices.

Wed., June 8:

• Botanical Drawing I | 6 – 9 p.m.
  Botanical illustration differs from traditional drawing because it captures a subject with scientific accuracy through observation, form and detail.  Learn to identify basic shapes in nature and use a step-by-step process to create the illusion of depth through light, shadow and perspective.

Thurs., June 9:

• Simple Food: Menu Planning | 6 – 8 p.m.
  Menu Planning: Having good ingredients on hand is the first step in menu planning. Come back in June to learn meal planning, how to decide what to cook, and where to find inspiration. Hint: check your garden or the market! Asparagus and Lemon Risotto with Baked Salmon and Herb Butter is on the menu! 

Photo © Paul g. Wiegman