Calendar
March 2023
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Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Origin Stories
Opens Sat., Jan. 14
Immerse yourself in the rich history of two of the most celebrated botanical treasures as you enjoy a kaleidoscope of shape and color. -
Garden Railroad: Our National Parks
Now Open
Join us on a nationwide journey to experience miniature, whimsically detailed tributes to the breathtaking and beautiful National Parks of the United States. -
Spring Flower Show: Five Senses of Splendor
OPENS SAT., MARCH 18
Awaken your senses with endless beauty, bright colors and exciting features in Phipps' Spring Flower Show. -
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. -
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! -
Story Time
WEDNESDAYS; 10:30 A.M. AND 1 P.M.
Kids will love visiting Phipps to listen to our storyteller weave tales about gardens, animals and other fun topics. Open to the first 40 ticketed participants (whether children or guardians) and must be booked in advance using our online ticketing system.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED -
City Theatre Presents Native Gardens: A Sneak-Peek Showcase
Wed., March 1; 6 p.m. self-guided Phipps tour and 7:30 p.m. performance showcase
Phipps joins City Theatre for a thought-provoking hour of performance vignettes, conversation, music and more. -
Phipps Special Events Showcase 2023
Sun., March 5; 6 – 9 p.m.
Planning a special occasion? Discover one of the world's best garden event venues and enjoy the beauty of the Conservatory during this one-night-only open-house showcase at Phipps. -
A Celebration of Seeds: Eleventh Annual Seed and Plant Swap
Sat., March 4; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Phipps, Grow Pittsburgh and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a day of free seeds, learning and fun to get your growing season started right. -
Meet the Artist: Lisa Meek, BiblioBotany
Sat., Feb. 4 and Sun., March 5; 1 – 3 p.m.
Meet the artist behind the thought-provoking exhibit BiblioBotany! Now on display in Phipps' Welcome Center Gallery -
Let’s Move Pittsburgh: Cooking for Life Series
Select Dates, Feb. 9 – Jun. 6
The Cooking for Life Series was built to connect individuals and families to easy garden to table recipes. Join the Let’s Move Pittsburgh Team to learn tips for staying healthy and eating local produce seasonally through the many different phases of life. -
Online Native Plant Sale
Order Now through Sun., March 26
Guests are able to order from a curated selection of native plants on our website! This sale features 16 plants native to our region that have all been selected as Phipps Sustainable Plants. Order now for pickup Sat, May 6 or Mon, May 8! -
Dancing with “The Sleeping Beauty”
Sun., March 19; Noon and 2 p.m.
Put on your dancing shoes for this adult-and-me creative movement session brought to you by Let's Move Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT), featuring dancersfrom PBT's production of "The Sleeping Beauty"! -
Spring Flower Show Member Night
Wed., March 22; 6:30 – 9 P.M.
Phipps members: Join us for a free, private viewing of Spring Flower Show: Five Senses of Splendor as a special thank you for your dedicated support throughout the year. -
Plants, Cuisine and Culture
Select Weekdays, 7 – 8 p.m.; See Description for Full Schedule
In this series, renowned chefs, culinary historians and authors from cultures around the world discuss how plants shaped their foodways. -
Lisa Meek’s BiblioBotany
Opens Mon., Jan. 9
Experience a thought-provoking exhibit featuring BiblioBotany sculptures — created from upcycled books and their pages — by Lisa Meek. -
Learning for a Greener Future: A Youth Art Exhibition
Open Now
In the CSL Green Gallery, enjoy artistic photos of Phipps taken by high school students from the Learning for a Greener Future internship program. -
Planets Earth
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.
