Calendar
September 2017
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SUPER. NATURAL. Glass Art by Jason Gamrath
Open Daily Until 11 p.m. Except Where Noted
Experience the must-see show that critics are calling “breathtaking” and “out of this world,” where glass sculptures mesmerize — from a striking Venus fly trap to stunning orchids up to 14 feet tall. -
SUPER. NATURAL. Nights
Open Until 11 p.m. Except Where Noted
Stay for the evening and experience the beauty in a whole new light as the sun goes down and the mesmerizing SUPER. NATURAL. glass art begins to glow. -
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. -
Native Edible Plants: A Botanical Art Exhibit
Open Now
On display in our Center for Sustainable Landscapes Green Gallery, this collection of work from students of our Botanical Art and Illustration program highlights native edible plants of southwestern Pennsylvania. -
September Public Programs
Saturdays and Sundays; 1:30 p.m. except where noted
Grow your garden know-how by attending a free-with-admission class. From vermicomposting to floral arrangement, local experts bring it all to you surrounded by the beauty of our gardens. -
Discovery Programs
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. -
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.
