This Week at Phipps: July 8 - 14

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 8:

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

Tues., July 9:

• Growing Healthy Bodies: Let's Move Pittsburgh Walk and Talk Series  |  9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  |  R.S.V.P. required
  Learn about the benefits of eating whole, plant-based foods with local pediatrician and co-founder of One World Eating Dr. Keith Somers. Eating fresh produce is even more fun when you grow it yourself! Families will be able to take home herb seedlings to start a garden of their own.

Wed., July 10:

• 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. 

Thurs., July 11:  

• 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 12: 

• 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 13:

• Nature Lab Open Hours  |  11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  The revolutionary Nature Lab at Phipps is now open for you to discover.
• Meet a Scientist  |  1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
  Bring the kids to meet and do a science experience with one of our Science Communication Fellows

Sun., July 14:

• Family Yoga with Let’s Move Pittsburgh and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh  I  9 a.m.  I  R.S.V.P. required
  Join us at Phipps for a free, family-style yoga class presented by the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and Let’s Move Pittsburgh.
• Origami  |  12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  Make some origami with the Origami Club of Pittsburgh!

Photos © Paul g. Wiegman

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