Calendar
June 2017
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SUPER. NATURAL. Glass Art by Jason Gamrath
Open Now
Ten years after Chihuly at Phipps, master glass artist Jason Gamrath brings a new twist to the art form, creating remarkably accurate botanical pieces on a massive scale, standing from six to 14 feet tall. -
Butterfly Forest
Open Now
Watch as gorgeous butterflies emerge from their chrysalises to flutter among the 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! -
Green Market at Phipps
Wednesdays; 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Refresh your lifestyle! Visit our front lawn to browse a colorful cornucopia of organic and sustainable goods from local vendors. -
National Pollinator Week
June 19 – 25; See schedule for full details
Join us for a week of fun activities, presentations and more to highlight the bees, butterflies, birds and other animals whose behaviors help to produce our natural resources and sustain our ecosystems. -
Beneficial Bugs: A Youth Art Exhibition
Opens Fri., June 9
In the Center for Sustainable Landscapes Green Gallery, enjoy original drawings depicting plant-friendly insects created by middle school students for Phipps’ Fairchild Challenge environmental competition. -
June Public Programs
Saturdays and Sundays; 1:30 p.m.
Grow your garden know-how by attending a free-with-admission class. From bouquets to birds and gardens to vermicomposting, local experts bring it all to you surrounded by the beauty of our gardens. -
Discovery Programs
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 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. -
SEED Classroom and Observational Beehive Open Hours
Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Phipps' revolutionary new SEED Classroom and observational beehive are 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. -
Tropical Forest Congo
Open Now
Explore our all-new exhibit featuring some of Africa’s lushest landscapes. See botanical specimens never before showcased at Phipps and discover how indigenous peoples use plants to sustain and enrich their lives.
