This Week at Phipps: July 14 – 20

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: 

• Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest
  Open now through Sept. 21, Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest invites you on an unforgettable exploration! This spectacular show features room after room of carefully crafted topiary animals, beautiful blooms,exciting interactive stations and so much more!
• Butterfly Forest
  Open now through Sept. 7, watch colorful butterflies break free of their chrysalises to soar and glide among beautiful Phipps blooms. One may even land on you!
• 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
• Bountiful Bouquets: A Youth Art Exhibit
  In this annual exhibit in our Welcome Center, view blossoms of the jungle crafted by Fairchild Challenge student participants.
• Metamorphosis: A Youth Sustainable Art and Fashion Exhibit
  Enjoy a sustainable gallery full of art created by the Pittsburgh Youth Leaders in Sustainability Network from Carnegie Mellon University’s Sustainability Initiative and Phipps' Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) now in Phipps' Center for Sustainable Landscapes.
• Native Plants of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Their Bird Associates and Pollinators
  In Phipps' Garden Center, plant lovers of all ages can now enjoy stunning illustrations of native plants and their pollinators symbiotic relationships. 
• 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.

Wed., July 16: 

• 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.
• Plant Based Summer Dining Series: Crispy Tofu and Eggplant Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Watermelon Salad |  6 – 7:30 p.m.
  Join Chef Emily on Zoom to learn how to whip up vibrant and flavorful dishes that are both plant-based and gluten free friendly! Whether you're a seasoned chef or new to plant-based cuisine, Chef Emily will guide you through each recipe step by step. For week two of this series, we'll be cooking up some crispy tofu and eggplant lettuce wraps, complemented by a spicy watermelon salad!

Sat., July 19: 

• Dimensional Paper Flowers for Jewelry, Magnets & More | 1 – 3 p.m.
  Get blooming with summer flowers! Create dimensional, hand-cut paper flowers that can be made into jewelry, magnets, framed artwork and more. Make a pair of earrings and a brooch, or make a set of 3 magnets. We will also discuss other ways to use the flowers, including an example of how to frame them in a shadow box.

Sun., July 20: 

• Shinrin Yoku Forest Therapy Walk | 10 a.m. – noon
  Come join Forest Awakenings for a relaxing nature retreat shaped by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku. Join this shortened version of our popular forest therapy walk, where we’ll slow down and connect with the More Than Human World in a deeper, more intimate way. Following a research-based process, we’ll get in touch with our bodies and our place in the living fabric of life.

 

Photos © Paul g. Wiegman