Grow your garden know-how by attending a free-with-admission program.

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Join us each Saturday and Sunday in the Tropical Forest Conservatory for interactive demonstrations, activities and speakers that will deepen your connections to the beauty and wonders of nature, all free with admission! Make an origami creation, learn about orchids, meet a scientist, sample delicious healthy foods and more with Phipps’ team of experts and partners. See the full schedule below to explore all Phipps has to offer and make plans to visit. Public programs are held at 1:30 p.m. except where noted. No advance reservations are needed.

Essential Oils | Deb Bosco
Sun., Dec. 1 | 1 – 3 p.m.

Healthy Eating for Kids | Let's Move Pittsburgh
Sat., Dec. 7 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Holiday Collage | Katy Dement
Sat., Dec. 7

Origami | Origami Club of Pittsburgh
Sun., Dec. 8 | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Meet a Scientist | Science Communication Fellows
Sat., Dec. 14 | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Holiday Centerpiece | Lorrie Easudes
Sun., Dec. 15 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 

Orchid 101 | Tim Choltco
Sat., Dec. 21

Greener for the Holidays | Chris Holt
Sun., Dec. 22

Conifer Identification | Cyndi Fink
Sat., Dec. 28

Botanical Art | Robin Menard
Sun., Dec 29

Photos © Paul g. Wiegman