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This Week at Phipps: May 2– 8
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:
- 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 | OPENING SAT., May 7
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. - 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.
Thurs., May 5:
- Taste of the Season: May | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Join Chef Emily this spring in tasting the seasons to learn how to create Pan Seared Chicken or Cauliflower Steak with Rhubarb Sauce and an Arugula Salad with Poached Radishes. -
Virtual Biophilia: Finding Yourself in Botanical Gardens – Ecopsychology and mindfulness lessons from Bloedel Reserve | 6 p.m.
Join us virtually Thurs., May 5 for a conversation with Susan Grelock-Yusem, Ph.D., the nature & well-being program manager at Bloedel Reserve in Washington state.
Fri., May 6:
- May Market | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Celebrate spring at our annual May Market, a bustling marketplace where Phipps horticulturists, local nurseries, farms and other vendors come together for a market of ultra-green proportions.
Sat., May 7:
- May Market | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Celebrate spring at our annual May Market, a bustling marketplace where Phipps horticulturists, local nurseries, farms and other vendors come together for a market of ultra-green proportions.
Photos © Paul g. Wiegman