Calendar
July 2017
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SUPER. NATURAL. Glass Art by Jason Gamrath
Open Daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on Fridays
Ten years after Chihuly at Phipps, master glass artist Jason Gamrath brings a new twist to the art form, creating remarkably accurate botanical pieces on a massive scale, standing from six to 14 feet tall. -
Butterfly Forest
Open Now
Watch as gorgeous butterflies emerge from their chrysalises to flutter among the blooms. One may even land on you! -
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. -
Summer Short Course with Tovah Martin
Thurs., July 20; 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join Phipps and Penn State Extension for a full day of exploring landscape design and creativity with garden writer Tovah Martin. -
Environmental Film Series
Friday, July 21; 7 – 9 p.m.
The Environmental Film Series is an exciting monthly event inviting community members to come together to view environmental films and documentaries. Each viewing will be followed by a dynamic discussion with film producers, scientists and environmental advocates. -
Beneficial Bugs: A Youth Art Exhibition
Opens Fri., June 9
In the Center for Sustainable Landscapes Green Gallery, enjoy original drawings depicting plant-friendly insects created by middle school students for Phipps’ Fairchild Challenge environmental competition. -
July Public Programs
Saturdays and Sundays; 1:30 p.m.
Grow your garden know-how by attending a free-with-admission class. From origami to bees and spiral gardens to scientists, local experts bring it all to you surrounded by the beauty of our gardens. -
Discovery Programs
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 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.
