Calendar
August 2019
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Van Gogh in Bloom
Open Now
Experience the captivating work of Vincent van Gogh brought to three-dimensional life through vibrant blooms, majestic trees and hand-crafted props as recreations of his legendary paintings take center stage at Phipps this summer. -
Butterfly Forest
Open Now
Watch colorful butterflies break free of their chrysalises to soar and glide among beautiful Phipps blooms. One may even land on you! -
Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive
Mondays – Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – Close; Saturdays – Sundays All Day
Switch your home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive a free Phipps membership! -
Planets Earth
Open Now
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. -
Member Appreciation Month
All Month in August
Phipps is dedicating August to our members with a month of fun exclusives. Join us for our Member Bring-a-Friend Days, Member Double Discount Days, Member Evening Tours and more! -
Environmental Film Series: Saving Sea Turtles
Fri., Aug 16; 7 – 9 p.m.; Botany Hall Auditorium
This exciting monthly event invites community members to come together to view environmental films and documentaries. The series aims to use film as a platform for conversation, education and positive change. -
Sports Fields Solutions Workshop: How to Win on High Traffic Fields
Fri., Aug. 16; 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Phipps Garden Center
Join Natural Grass Advisory Group, Women for a Healthy Environment and Phipps Sustainable Landcare to learn how natural grass sports fields and new landcare innovations can benefit students and athletes. -
Tomato and Garlic Day
Sun., Aug. 25; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate two of summer’s most bountiful crops at this summer celebration to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. -
August Public Programs
Free with admission Saturdays and Sundays; 1:30 p.m. except where noted
Join us each Saturday and Sunday in the Tropical Forest Conservatory for interactive demonstrations, activities and speakers that will deepen your connections to the beauty and wonders of nature, all free with admission! No advance reservations are needed. -
Discovery Programs
Free with Admission Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Plus Additional Days As Available
Join us for one of our weekly scheduled Discovery Programs to engage our youngest visitors with the wonders of the natural world. All programs are free with admission and require no advance registration. -
Homegrown: The Power of Community
Now Open
In the Center for Sustainable Landscapes Green Gallery, discover the community that has developed around Phipps' Homegrown edible garden program and see how its efforts have improved the health of families and children. -
The Plants That Inspired Van Gogh: A Photographic Exploration
Open Now
In this series, local photographer and Phipps volunteer Paul g. Wiegman highlights the essence of the plants that Vincent van Gogh was inspired to paint. -
Tropical Forest Cuba
Now Open
Experience the natural beauty and culture of Cuba, one of the most biodiverse Caribbean island nations on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest exhibit. -
Nature Lab Open Hours
Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Except as Noted
The revolutionary Nature Lab at Phipps is now open for you to discover. Drop in during our Saturday open hours and a graduate of our Learning for a Greener Future high school internship will show you around. No advance reservation is required.
