Calendar
February 2020
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Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Out of This World
Now Open
Blast off into a galaxy of garden goodness in this stellar new show as you enjoy the colors and shapes of hundreds of otherworldly orchids and our cosmic collection of tropical bonsai. -
Garden Railroad: Farms, Food and Family
Now Open
Join us on a miniature journey through farms that impact our daily lives in our fun and family-friendly Garden Railroad. -
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! -
February Member Days
Select Dates in February
Phipps joins with leading Pittsburgh organizations to say “thank you” to our members by offering free admission on select dates this February. Check out the calendar and plan your visit to one of our amazing neighbor institutions! -
Tropical Sundays
Save 50% on Admission Sundays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23
Escape to a warm tropical paradise and save! Take 50% off admission every Sunday in February when you wear a tropical-inspired shirt to Phipps. -
Nature of Place Symposium
Feb. 19 – 20
At Phipps’ first Nature of Place Symposium, leaders across disciplines will come together to discuss the influence and impact of biophilia on their work and the work of the future. -
Environmental Film Series: Let Them Eat Dirt
FRI., FEB. 21; 7 – 9 P.M.; BOTANY HALL AUDITORIUM
This exciting monthly event invites community members to come together to view environmental films and documentaries and participate in a post-screening discussion. -
A Celebration of Seeds: Eighth Annual Seed and Plant Swap
Sat., Feb. 22; Hosted at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland
Join us and Grow Pittsburgh at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland to swap seeds and plants, acquire tips and get ready for a great season of gardening. Free and open to the public. -
Movie Night: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
FRI., FEB. 28; 7 – 9 P.M.; BOTANY HALL AUDITORIUM
Join us on Fri., Feb. 28 from 7 – 9 p.m. in Botany Hall Auditorium at Phipps for a screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and enjoy a stroll through Phipps' space-themed Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Out of this World. -
Waste Not Dinner
Fri., Feb. 28; 7 p.m.
Enjoy an inspiring, delightful gourmet meal that takes a fresh look at foods too good to waste. Each plate of this abundant four-course meal takes an ingredient that is often overlooked or discarded and transforms it into an innovative, flavorful dish. -
February Public Programs
Saturdays and Sundays; 1:30 p.m.
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! -
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. -
Wish You Were Here: A Youth Art Exhibition
Now Open
In the CSL Green Gallery, enjoy a series of paintings by participating Fairchild Challenge high school students. -
Ikebana and Suiseki
Now Open
In this new exhibit in our Welcome Center Gallery, view Ikebana flower arrangements and suiseki, Japanese viewing stones. -
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. -
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.
