This Week at Phipps: June 9 – 15

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.

Wed., June 11: 

• 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.

Thurs., June 12:

• Weedy Plant Wander | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
  Join community herbalist and permaculture garden designer Therese Robbins of Heart Beet Herbals on a plant tour of the outdoor gardens of Phipps Conservatory. We will discover some medicinal, edible and native plants and discuss their herbal, culinary or horticultural uses. This class will take place outdoors and will include some walking. 
• Organic Pest Management for the Vegetable Garden | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
  Pests can destroy your vegetables and your morale, but with the right tools and preparation you can learn to prevent or combat these pests. Learn the principles of integrated pest management as it applies to the backyard garden, including scouting, proper identification, cultural and chemical management. Come away with practical strategies that will keep your plants and produce healthy!

Fri., June 13: 

• Jungle Journey | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
  Kick off your summer with Phipps' exciting family fun night: Jungle Journey! Families are invited to join in on the summer fun with safari themed activity stations spread throughout our Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest and Tropical Forest Panama exhibits. Guests can look forward to stations like learning about beautiful palm trees, striking a pose at our flamingo photo op, view hissing cockroaches and more!

Sat., June 14: 

• Botanical Drawing I: Foundations | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  Botanical illustration differs from traditional drawing by capturing a subject with scientific accuracy through observation, form and detail. In this class, learn how to identify basic shapes in nature and use a step-by-step process to create the illusion of depth through light, shadow and perspective. 

Photos © Paul Vladuchick