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Jul 01
2019
This Week at Phipps: July 1 – 7
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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