This Week at Phipps: May 26 – June 1

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
• NOW OPEN: 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., May 28: 

• 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 31: 

• Carving Spoons from Branches | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  Learn to carve a spoon starting from a branch! In this workshop, students will be introduced to the world of green wood carving, starting from freshly cut wood and ending with a one-of-a-kind spoon. Using hand tools including a whittling knife, gouges and hook knives, students will learn several knife grips and carving techniques. Each student will design and carve their own spoon to take home.
• Exploring the Art and History of Cyanotype | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Dive into the world of cyanotype, a historical photographic process that uses sunlight to create striking, nature-inspired blueprints. In this hands-on class, participants will learn about the origins and techniques of cyanotype while creating their own unique prints using organic materials such as flowers and leaves. Experiment with layering textures, arranging compositions and capturing the magic of light and shadow to craft artwork you can take home.
• Food Photography 101 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Join us in Botany Hall Kitchen for a lesson on food photography! This class is perfect for the beginner food photographer. Dive into composition, lighting, use of color and food styling while focusing on using the tools around you to create a meaningful photo. Plus, we'll talk about how to plate, maximize natural light and utilize theory. Participants are encouraged to bring a smartphone (or point-and-shoot) and raid their closets for photography props!

Photos © Paul Vladuchick