Calendar
February 2025
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Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: A Moment of Beauty
Jan. 11 – March 9
Enjoy an unforgettable moment of beauty as new displays highlight Phipps' astounding array of orchid varieties and classically trained bonsai. -
Native Plant and Sustainability Conference
Sat., Feb. 1; Phipps Special Events Hall
Phipps' annual Native Plant and Sustainability Conference returns for a one-day forum on plants, landscapes and our role as environmental stewards. -
Garden Railroad: Movie Magic
Opening Sat., Oct. 5
Join us to explore whimsical scenes within a miniature movie set! -
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! -
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. -
Online Native Plant Sale
Orders Now Open
Guests are able to order from a curated selection of native plants on our website! This sale features 17 plants native to our region that have all been selected as Phipps Sustainable Plants. Order now for pickup Sat., May 3 or Mon., May 5! -
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 -
Nature Talks: Inspiring Ideas and Community Conversations
Wed., Feb. 12, Thurs., March 17 and Wed., April 9; 7 p.m.
Phipps’ new virtual speaker series features leading voices from across the country to grow your understanding of our natural history and future vision for Pittsburgh. -
Play Farmers’ Market
Returns in January
Come to Phipps' Play Farmers' Market where children can interact with toy food, shopping carts and cash registers! -
Highlands Flora Project: Foraged Plants of Southwestern Pennsylvania
NOW OPEN IN PHIPPS WELCOME CENTER GALLERY
Enjoy beautiful illustrations of the foraged flora of southwestern Pennsylvania! -
Tropical Delight: The Art of Deborah Sudran
Jan. 10 – March 16
When you visit our Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show, enjoy the work of Deborah Sudran, a gifted painter who communicated her emotional response to nature with compelling color and powerful imagery. -
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.