Calendar
October 2019
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Fall Flower Show: Japanese Inspirations
Opens Sat., Oct. 19 — Three Weeks Only
Celebrate Phipps' tradition of spectacular Fall Flower Shows — the longest-running in the United States — with a tour of Japan's exuberant festivals and gorgeous botanical design. -
Garden Railroad: Farms, Food and Family
Opens Sat., Oct. 19
Join us on a miniature journey through farms that impact our daily lives in our fun and family-friendly Garden Railroad. -
5-2-1-0 Speaker Series
Thurs., Oct. 10 and Sat., Nov. 2; See full listing for location and times
The 5-2-1-0 Speaker Series is an opportunity to network with community members, Phipps staff and professional guest speakers who will present their important work and share the latest recommendations for how to build healthy environments for the children they serve each day. -
Family Hip Hop with Let’s Move Pittsburgh and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Sun., Oct. 13; 9 a.m.
Join us at Phipps for a fun and easy to follow hip hop dance class presented by the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and Let’s Move Pittsburgh. -
Environmental Film Series: The Kingdom: How Fungi Made the World
FRI., OCT. 18; 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. -
Decolonizing Green Power
Wed., Oct. 23; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Special Events Hall
Join us as we host The Natural History Museum and guests for a panel discussion focused on efforts to decolonize green energy among Indigenous activists. -
Halloween Happenings
Fri., Oct. 25; 4 – 8 p.m.
Bring costumed kids for a boo-tanical bash as we offer a host of fun family activities and healthy snacks, all free with Phipps admission! -
Let’s Move Pittsburgh Walk and Talk
Fridays, Oct. 25 – Nov. 8; 9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
Enjoy a morning snack in Botany Hall Kitchen, then explore our city’s forest, learn about the healthy principles, and ask questions to children’s health experts. -
Native Plant and Sustainability Conference
Sat., Oct. 26; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The annual Native Plant and Sustainability Conference brings together national experts for an engaging one-day forum on plants, landscapes and our role as environmental stewards. -
October 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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
