Calendar
August 2022
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Monet in Bloom
Now Open
This summer, experience the breathtaking, dreamlike art of impressionist icon Claude Monet brought to vibrant, three-dimensional life through Phipps' incredible horticultural displays. -
Butterfly Forest
Now Open
Watch colorful butterflies break free of their chrysalises to soar and glide among beautiful Phipps blooms. One may even land on you! -
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. -
Monet in Bloom Virtual Video Tour
Buy or Rent Today
Enjoy the beauty of Phipps' Summer Flower Show: Monet in Bloom from the comfort of your own home. Buy, rent or give our virtual video tour as a gift today! -
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, a special Member Night and more! -
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! -
In-Person Story Time
WEDNESDAYS; 10:30 A.M. AND 1 P.M.
Come to Phipps for story time among the flowers. Kids will love visiting Phipps to listen to our storyteller weave tales about gardens, fruits, vegetables, animals and other fun topics. -
Virtual Biophilia: Pittsburgh
Thurs., Aug. 4; 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! -
Virtual Environmental Film Series
Fri., Aug. 19; 7 P.M. ET, 4 P.M. PT
This exciting monthly event invites community members to come together to view environmental films and documentaries and participate in a post-screening discussion. -
Summer Short Course: Eat Your Backyard — Foraging and Cultivating Unusual Edibles
Tues., Aug. 23; 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join Phipps and Penn State Extension for a full day of learning about foraging and cultivating unusual edibles. -
Virtual Members-Only Education Class: The Gardener’s Kitchen
Wed., Aug. 24; 6 – 7 p.m.
Phipps members will learn about eating seasonally and getting the freshest food possible for healthy benefits and delicious meals! -
Monet in Bloom Member Night
WED., AUG. 31; 6:30 – 9 P.M.
Phipps members: Join us for a free, private viewing of Summer Flower Show: Monet in Bloom as a special thank you for your dedicated support throughout the year. -
Planets Earth
Virtual Exhibit 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.
