This Week at Phipps: May 5 – 11

By Genesis Harshell

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: 

• COMING SOON: 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!
• COMING SOON: 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.

Wed., May 7: 

• 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., May 8: 

• Creating a Four-Season Garden for Beauty and Beasts | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  Explore the world of North American native plants and their symbiotic relationships with local pollinators. Create a 4-season garden that supports biodiversity year-round. Chris Kosin from GaiaScape will share insights on plant selection, seasonal considerations and garden design principles. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, you will gain practical tips to transform your garden into a sustainable haven for butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and more.

Fri., May 9:

• May Market | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Celebrate spring at our 89th annual May Market, a bustling marketplace where Phipps horticulturists, local nurseries, farms and other vendors come together for a market of ultra-green proportions. May Market is free and open to the public, making for the perfect Mother’s Day weekend outing!

Sat., May 10: 

• May Market | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Celebrate spring at our 89th annual May Market, a bustling marketplace where Phipps horticulturists, local nurseries, farms and other vendors come together for a market of ultra-green proportions. May Market is free and open to the public, making for the perfect Mother’s Day weekend outing!
• Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  This spectacular show features room after room of carefully crafted topiary animals, beautiful blooms, lush greenery and exciting interactive features. Prepare to be wowed as you explore a stunning safari all summer long!
• Butterfly Forest | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  An annual favorite for guests of all ages, Butterfly Forest awes visitors with an up-close look at some of nature's most prized pollinators alongside the blossoming flowers that feed them.

Photos © Paul Vladuchick