Calendar
August 2020
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Summer Flower Show: Back in Bloom
Now Open
Phipps invites you back to our glasshouse and gardens to find joy, refreshment and tranquility with a special new show celebrates the healing power of connecting to nature. -
Virtual Story Time
Wed., Aug. 5; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Join us for stories, sing-alongs and fun activities you can do from home each Wednesday! -
Online Classes for Adults
See description for dates and times
Now some of our most popular courses are available to attend from the comfort of your own home. Peruse our offerings for an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on vegetable gardening, orchid care and more to let your inspiration grow. Enrolled students will receive a... -
Virtual Biophilia: Pittsburgh
Thurs., Aug. 6; 6 p.m.
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! -
Summer of Pollinators
June – August; see full schedule for details
Join us for a three-month celebration of pollinators and how they impact our lives during our Summer of Pollinators! -
Virtual Environmental Film Series: Celebration of Sharks
Fri., Aug. 21; 8 P.M.
This exciting monthly event invites community members to come together to view environmental films and documentaries and participate in a post-screening discussion. -
Virtual Tomato and Garlic Days
Aug. 24 – 27; 6 – 8 p.m. daily
Celebrate two of summer’s most bountiful crops with a special week of learning and growing to support an important cause. -
Virtual Summer Camps
June – August; SEE FULL SCHEDULE FOR DETAILS
Explore our virtual camps for children ages 2 – 10 and let us immerse your young explorers in the incredible world of Phipps. Camps highlight ecology, conservation, healthy living, art concepts and more! -
Virtual Explorers Academy
JUNE – AUGUST; SEE FULL SCHEDULE FOR DETAILS
Explore an all-new series of virtual programs for children ages 4 – 18 from the amazing child educators at Phipps. Topics include wildlife exploration, creative movement and a healthy family cooking series. -
The Photographs of Donald M. Robinson
Open Now
In this series, photographer Donald M. Robinson highlights the ever-changing nature of light and wildlife found throughout Pennsylvania. -
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. -
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.
