Phipps Conservatory Offers a New Season of Adult Education Classes
For Immediate Release: Thurs., April 9
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org
Phipps Conservatory Offers a New Season of Adult Education Classes
Students Can Now Enroll in a Variety of Phipps Classes as May – August Season Kicks Off
Pittsburgh, PA – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is thrilled to offer a wide array of new classes for adults! From gardening classes to culinary arts to floral design, the season provides a full schedule of enriching programs for everyone to enjoy. Phipps’ schedule includes both in-person and virtual classes, providing learning opportunities to suit a wide range of lifestyles.
"Phipps classes are fun, educational, and help you bring the spirit of Phipps home with you. Learn a new skill, meet a new friend, and make the world a little more beautiful,” said Director of Adult Education and Community Outreach Gabe Tilove.
The following are among the exciting courses being offered to students this season:
- Rain Garden Walking Tour | May 9
- Waste-Not Dinner Series | May 13 or 20
- Study in Floral Design Styles | May 19 and 26, June 2, 9, 23 and 30
- British-Inspired Garden Design for PA Gardens | May 21 and 28
- Botanical Drawing I | May 30, June 6 and 13
- Mysterious Moths: Growing the Darker Side of Butterflies | June 3
- Summer Garden Sachets and Potpourri | June 11
- Houseplants 101 | June 22
For full class descriptions and more class options, visit phipps.conservatory.org/Learn. For more details about Phipps' programs or to receive personalized class recommendations from Phipps' helpful staff, please contact edu@phipps.conservatory.org.
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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.
Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.
