This Week at Phipps: July 1 – 7

By Phipps Conservatory

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:

• Van Gogh in Bloom
  Experience the captivating work of Vincent van Gogh brought to three-dimensional life through vibrant blooms, majestic trees and hand-crafted props as recreations of his legendary paintings take center stage at Phipps.
• Butterfly Forest
  Watch colorful butterflies break free of their chrysalises to soar and glide among beautiful Phipps blooms. One may even land on you!
• The Plants That Inspired Van Gogh: A Photographic Exploration
  In our Welcome Center Gallery, local photographer and Phipps volunteer Paul g. Wiegman highlights the essence of the plants that Vincent van Gogh was inspired to paint.
• Invasives Most Wanted: A Youth Art Exhibition
  In the Center for Sustainable Landscapes Green Gallery, view fun "wanted poster"-style artworks about some of Western Pennsylvania's best known invasive species as created by middle school students involved in Phipps’ Fairchild Challenge.
• Planets Earth
  A dynamic exhibit at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes addresses the pressing environmental issues of our time and proposes a new way of thinking about how to solve them.
• Tropical Forest Cuba
  Experience the natural beauty and culture of Cuba, one of the most biodiverse Caribbean island nations on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest exhibit.
• Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive
  Join the more than 1,000 families who have switched their home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive free Phipps membership!

Mon., July 1:

• Make-a-Craft Mondays  |  10:30 a.m. – noon
  Children are invited to engage in nature-inspired arts-and-crafts projects using recyclable materials.

Wed., July 3:

• Story Time Wednesdays  |  10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
  Kids will love listening to our storytellers weave tales about gardens, fruits, vegetables, animals and other fun topics. 
• Biophilia: A Career in Science Illustration  | 5:30 – 7 p.m.     
  Join Pittsburgh’s new network of creative minds working together to strengthen the bond between people and the natural world.

Thurs., July 4:  

• Story Time Thursdays  |  10:30 a.m.
  Kids will love listening to our storytellers weave tales about gardens, fruits, vegetables, animals and other fun topics. 

Fri., July 5: 

• Pot-a-Plant Fridays  |  10:30 a.m. – noon
  Kids can pot their own plant to care for at home. 
• Friday Extended Hours  |  Open until 10 p.m.
  Enjoy the gardens by twilight — it's the perfect way to wind down the week!

Sat., July 6:

• Nature Lab Open Hours  |  11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  The revolutionary Nature Lab at Phipps is now open for you to discover.
• Healthy Eating for Kids  |  10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  Join lets move pittsburgh to discover healthy eating habits for kids!
• Essential Oils  |  1 – 3 p.m.
  Learn about the uses of essential oils.

Sun., July 7:

• Hummingbirds in the Garden  |  1:30 p.m.
  Learn which plants will attract hummingbird friends to your garden.

Photos © Paul g. Wiegman

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