June 2023

  • Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter

    Open Through June 25

    This summer, experience brilliant horticultural displays and breathtaking fashion designs inspired by Billy Porter's local roots and iconic array of accomplishments as an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright.
  • Tropical Forest Hawai‘i

    Now Open

    Say aloha to the spectacular intertwining of nature and culture of Hawai‘i, one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest Conservatory exhibit.
  • Adult Education at Phipps

    See description for dates and times

    Peruse our offerings for an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on gardening, culinary arts and more to let your inspiration grow this season.
  • Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive

    Daily, noon – 5 p.m. with occasional evening hours

    Switch your home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive a free Phipps membership!
  • Story Time

    WEDNESDAYS; 10:30 A.M. AND 1 P.M.
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    Kids will love visiting Phipps to listen to our storyteller weave tales about gardens, animals and other fun topics. Open to the first 40 ticketed participants (whether children or guardians) and must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system.
  • Let’s Move Pittsburgh: Cooking for Life Series

    Select Dates through Jun. 6

    The Cooking for Life Series was built to connect individuals and families to easy garden to table recipes. Join the Let’s Move Pittsburgh Team to learn tips for staying healthy and eating local produce seasonally through the many different phases of life.
  • BioBlitz Family Fun Festival

    Sun., June 4; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    Bring the whole family for this day of exploring biodiversity, meeting local scientists and naturalists, and engaging with community organizations and agencies.
  • Virtual Biophilia: Pittsburgh

    Thurs., June 1; 6 p.m. EST, 3 p.m. PST

    Biophilia: Pittsburgh meets monthly to discuss how citizens can strengthen the bond between people and nature through education and action. Registration is required but events are free to attend. Join the conversation!
  • Peek Behind the Petals

    Sun., June 25; 10 a.m.

    Join us for a member-exclusive, in-person presentation of our behind-the-scenes series, Peek Behind the Petals!
  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s Native Plants

    NOW OPEN

    Enjoy beautiful illustrations of flora growing at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden!
  • Planets Earth

    Now Open

    A dynamic exhibit at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes addresses the pressing environmental issues of our time and proposes a new way of thinking about how to solve them.