This Week at Phipps: March 17 – 23

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: 

• NOW OPEN: 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
• COMING SOON: 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 Delight: The Art of Deborah Sudran
  When you visit our Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show, enjoy the work of Deborah Sudran, a gifted painter who communicated her emotional response to nature with compelling color and powerful imagery.
• 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., March 18:

• Forum on Therapeutic Horticulture | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  Learn new and helpful techniques with gardening or plant based-activities with our forum on therapeutic horticulture. This practice focuses on promoting physical, emotional and social well-being. Join five local practitioners and learn how they utilize therapeutic horticulture in their communities. Short individual presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. All are welcome to this event to explore new ideas with therapeutic gardening and meet other community members passionate about nature. 

Wed., March 12: 

• 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.

Sat., March 15: 

• Rooted in Community: Backyard Garden Forum | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Join us for a one-day forum about successful growing techniques for your edible garden and community gardens! Local experts and community members will present a variety of short topics with a lunch catered by Black Radish Kitchen included.

Photos © Paul Vladuchick