This Week at Phipps: June 16 – 22

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.
• 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., June 16:

• Houseplants 101 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  Whether you just bought your first plant or can’t decide, join this fast and fun overview of how to care for houseplants. All the fundamentals are covered, including sensible plant selection for your lighting conditions, watering, fertilizing, grooming and troubleshooting. Learn through pictures and diagrams to nurture your green thumb into bloom.

Tues., June 17:

• Secret History of Plants: Phipps After Hours Tour | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
  Come get a private after-hours tour of the Conservatory, when everyone else is gone. With this interactive, sun-down tour of the Conservatory, Boaz will encourage you to think about plants in an entirely new way. Plants aren’t just the building blocks of our gardens – they’re the source of food, medicine, housing, clothing, culture and so much more! We’ll stroll through Phipps’ collection and discover how plant and human interactions have shaped our world in surprising ways.

Wed., June 18: 

• 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.

Fri., June 20: 

• Summer Solstice Night at Phipps | 5 – 10 p.m.
  Looking for Friday night fun? You're in luck! On Fri., June 20, Summer Solstice Night at Phipps invites guests to view the new Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest and tour the new Tropical Forest Panama exhibit as the historic glasshouse exterior is illuminated in a sunset-orange hue. The fun doesn't stop there! The first 300 guests to arrive at 5 p.m. or later can receive complimentary potted Gerbera daisies; to take advantage of this special offer, join the line when you arrive and present your proof of purchase. Plus, a cashless (credit card only) bar will be open from 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Photos © Paul Vladuchick