This Week at Phipps: May 12 – 18

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: 

• NOW OPEN: Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest
  Opening Sat., May 10 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!
• NOW OPEN: Butterfly Forest
  Opening Sat., May 10 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
• 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., May 12

• Introduction to Pysanky Art | 6 – 9 p.m.
  In this hands-on pysanky workshop, participants will learn the traditional Ukrainian art of decorating Easter eggs called pysanky using a wax-resistant technique. Guided by an instructor, attendees will make one or two pysanky while exploring symbolic patterns and cultural significance of this ancient art.

Wed., May 14: 

• 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.

Sat., May 17: 

• Plant Identification Walk: Trees and Shrubs for Urban Yards | 10 a.m. – Noon
  The best way to learn about new plants is to see them firsthand in the landscape. On this walk, landscape architecture instructor and plantsman Joshua Beblo will introduce you to dozens of plants in the landscape. Each week, walks will focus on different themes and any plants you pass are fair game for identification and discussion. Tune in to the wonderful world of plants all around you.

 

Photos © Paul Vladuchick