Calendar
June 2019
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Van Gogh in Bloom
Open Now
Experience the captivating work of Vincent van Gogh brought to three-dimensional life through vibrant blooms, majestic trees and hand-crafted props as recreations of his legendary paintings take center stage at Phipps this summer. -
Butterfly Forest
Open Now
Watch colorful butterflies break free of their chrysalises to soar and glide among beautiful Phipps blooms. One may even land on you! -
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. -
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! -
Tropical Forest Cuba Festival
Sat., June 15; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of the culture and plants of Cuba! Participate in activities, enjoy live entertainment, and savor regionally-inspired food samples from Café Phipps. This event is free with admission to the conservatory. -
Family Yoga with Let’s Move Pittsburgh and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Sun., June 16; 9 a.m.
Join us at Phipps for a free, family-style yoga class presented by the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh and Let’s Move Pittsburgh. -
Jazz in the Garden
Thurs., June 20; 7 – 10 p.m.
Enjoy smooth jazz tunes and full blooms as Benny Benack, Jr. and Benny Benack III bring classic jazz to our serene Outdoor Garden at this popular annual event. -
Environmental Film Series: Disneynature: Ghost of the Mountains
Fri., June 21; 7 – 9 p.m.; Botany Hall Auditorium
NOTE: This event is now filled to capacity. Bring the whole family to see DisneyNature's filmmakers travel to the mountains of China to find and film the elusive snow leopard on the highest plateau on Earth. -
Sports Fields Solutions Workshop: How to Win on High Traffic Fields
Mon, June 24; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Phipps Garden Center
Join Natural Grass Advisory Group, Women for a Healthy Environment and Phipps Sustainable Landcare to learn how natural grass sports fields and new landcare innovations can benefit students and athletes. -
Let’s Move Pittsburgh Summer Fun Days
June 24 – 28; See schedule for full details
Join Let's Move Pittsburgh for fun summer activities throughout the week at Phipps, including themed games, crafts, fitness fun, stories, snacks and more, all free with admission. -
June 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! -
Invasives Most Wanted: A Youth Art Exhibition
Open Now
In the Center for Sustainable Landscapes Green Gallery, view fun "wanted poster"-style artworks about some of Western Pennsylvania's best known invasive species as created by middle school students involved in Phipps’ Fairchild Challenge. -
The Plants That Inspired Van Gogh: A Photographic Exploration
Open Now
In this series, local photographer and Phipps volunteer Paul g. Wiegman highlights the essence of the plants that Vincent van Gogh was inspired to paint. -
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. -
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. -
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.
