Phipps Conservatory Offers a New Season of Adult Education Classes

For Immediate Release: Wed., April 16
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org

Phipps Conservatory Offers a New Season of Adult Education Classes
Students Can Now Enroll in a Variety of Phipps Classes as May – August Season Kicks Off

Pittsburgh, PA – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is thrilled to offer a wide array of new classes for adults! From gardening classes to culinary arts to floral design, there is an enriching program for everyone to enjoy. Phipps’ course schedule includes both in-person and virtual classes, providing learning opportunities to suit a wide range of lifestyles.

The following are select courses being offered to students this season:

• How to Grow a Cut Flower Garden | May 20
• New Garden Design on a Budget | June 5
• Botanical Drawing I | In-person: June 14, 21 and 28 or Online: June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
• Dried Floral Wreath | May 7 or June 11
• Living with Flowers: Floral Design at Home | June 24, July 8 and 22, Aug. 5 and 19
• Orchids 101 | May 20
• Beginner Bonsai | May 22 or July 24
• Food Photography | May 31
• Flavors of the Caribbean | May 13, June 3 or July 8

For full class descriptions and more class options, visit phipps.conservatory.org/Learn. For more details about Phipps' programs or to receive personalized class recommendations from Phipps' helpful staff, please contact edu@phipps.conservatory.org

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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.

Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.