This Week at Phipps: March 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: 

• LAST CHANCE: Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with Love
  The beautiful gardens of Phipps provide the perfect warm escape from Pittsburgh's winter chill! You’ll be captivated by romantic displays in this year’s Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with Love. Gorgeous displays featuring an array of beautiful orchids and fascinating bonsai fill the glasshouse. Join us to celebrate love while immersing yourself in ephemeral and entrancing nature. You’re sure to leave with your heart feeling warm!
• Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs
  Garden Railroad: The Age of Dinosaurs will highlight each distinct period of the Mesozoic Era. Guests can watch a group of dinosaurs moving through greenery while listening to the powerful sound of a dinosaur roar! In addition to these features, the plant evolution through the different time periods will be on display, from ferns, cycads and conifers to the first flowering plants. Each prehistoric period will have its own train to follow along so you can learn about their unique characteristics. 
• 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
• The Audacity of the Mundane: An Exhibition of Artwork by Charlee Brodsky
  In this collection of still-life photographs, artist Charlee Brodsky makes the ordinary extraordinary by carefully curating everyday and found objects to create a story with tension and intent. The artist pairs the photographs with clever, thought-provoking titles to enhance the narrative. 
• 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., March 9:

• Native Groundcovers: Living Mulch | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  Kick mulch to the curb and replace it with a tapestry of beautiful flowers and foliage that are more visually appealing and ecologically valuable. Discover a selection of tough, versatile native plants to use as “living mulch” in a variety of growing conditions and breathe new life into your garden!

Wed., March 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.

Fri., March 13:

• Shamrock Night at Phipps | 5 – 10 p.m.
  On Fri., March 13, Shamrock Night at Phipps invites guests to view the Conservatory illuminated in green, listen to festive music echo throughout the glasshouse, check out the Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Blooming with Love and tour the Tropical Forest Panama exhibit. The fun doesn't stop there! The first 300 guests to arrive at 5 p.m. or later can receive a complimentary 2-inch Oxalis plant by inquiring at our admissions desk. 

Sun., March 15:

• Rooted in Presence: A Mindfulness Meditation Series | Guided Meditation 10 – 11 a.m.; Self-Guided 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
  Start your Sunday with intention and peace at Phipps' Rooted in Presence: A Mindfulness Meditation Series! Guests of all skill levels are invited to reconnect with breath, body and the living beauty around them. Whether you’re looking to deepen your meditation practice through a guided session or simply find a quiet moment to yourself, this series blends mindful practice with the restorative power of nature.

 

Photos  © Paul g. Wiegman