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Jan 22
2024
This Week at Phipps: Jan. 22 – 28
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: Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Into The Mist
This year's all-new engaging displays feature outstanding orchids and brilliant bonsai placed amid an evocative combination of water, mist and special lighting that provide a whole new way to enjoy fascinating specimens. - NOW OPEN: Festive Nights of Winter Lights
To celebrate the success of Holiday Magic!, we’re letting our Winter Light Garden shine for a few more nights of festive wonder. Friday and Saturday evenings on Jan. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 5 – 10 p.m., drop in for a serene stroll among the luminous orbs, trees, towers and fountains of light in our Outdoor and Children’s Discovery Gardens. - Garden Railroad: Pennsylvania Through the Four Seasons
Garden Railroad: Pennsylvania Through the Four Seasons will divide our miniature world of trains, buildings and landscapes into showcases of the four seasons as experienced in distinctive PA fashion, with a beach, a county fair and a bike trail among many other whimsical and interactive features. - NOW OPEN: Color, Texture, Shape: The Art of Deborah Sudran
A gifted painter fascinated with plants and nature, Deborah Sudran sought to communicate her emotional response to nature with compelling color and powerful imagery, including orchids, bromeliads and other species that complement the displays you'll see in the Conservatory. - 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. - 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.
Mon., Jan. 22:
- Gardening for Birds | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Join us to learn how to plant your way to a Bird-Friendly Backyard, while making your property both more beautiful and an ecosystem asset.
Tues., Jan. 23:
- Soups at Home: Irish Seafood Chowder with Soda Bread | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Take a hint from an island country that knows how to deal with chilly weather and throw some fish and potatoes together to make a delicious warming chowder. Pair the creamy comforting soup with some white soda bread that might be a bit different than the popular sweet raisin studded version.
Wed., Jan. 24:
- 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. - Glass Mosaic Tile | 6 – 9 p.m.
Mix and match pieces and see which best fit together as Debbie from Songbird Artistry teaches you how make your own mosaic tile for your garden or home.
Photos © Paul Vladuchick