Join us for the popular Botany Walk & Talk program led by Doug Oster, Editor of Everybody Gardens, and Keith S. Kaiser, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Executive Director. This summer walk will feature deciduous trees with summer interest and include a plant-based lunch.

$20 Member | $30 Nonmember

The Nature Connection encourages kids and adults to engage with the world outside and promotes a lifelong love of nature. Join us for a morning of hands-on learning and discovery in the Garden. Children and adults will explore the Garden, create art inspired by the nature they see, and learn something new about their world. We encourage families with children ages 5-10 to attend and ask that an adult remain on the premises during the entirety of the program. Dress to be outdoors & wear sturdy shoes.

Look for The Nature Connection series throughout the Summer. Each session is unique so plan to attend them all!

Registration is required.  $5 Adult, $15 Child Member | $15 Adult, $20 Child (All adults must register. Non-registered siblings may not participate in activities.)

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Family Programs provide engaging experiences so adults and children can together explore the science and wonder of the natural world. Programs are intended for children accompanied by an adult. 

Unwind surrounded by beautiful blooms during Meet Me in the Garden Happy Hour. Tour the Garden or just head to the Peirce Celebration Garden to sit under the tent to enjoy live music, small plates and the featured drink.

Meet Me in the Garden will feature interesting conversation and activities as social media influencers will add their own flair to the evening. Come experience the Garden in a new way:

• July 17: Sit, Sip and Talk Plants
• August 21: Dog Days of Summer, bring along your fur baby (on a leash, please)

Held rain or shine. Event included with Daily Admission. Members can bring  nonmember guests for half price. Nonmembers’ admission is Buy-One-Get-One-Free. Food and beverage are additional.

Join us for Grow the Garden Day on the last Wednesday of each month during our growing season. You will be helping the Garden, learning about gardening and a meeting a great group of people.

No gardening expertise? No problem! Our Horticulture staff will guide you in projects such as trail maintenance, planting, removal of invasive species and weeding. All tools and equipment provided. Grow the Garden Days take place rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring a bottle of water. 

Come one month or every month, but space is limited so registration is required. 

Sunday fun day featuring craft beer from Aurochs Brewing. Rain or shine, enjoy live music, games and brunch-style fare under the tent in the Peirce Celebration Garden. This highlight event of our Summer sells out; advance purchase of tickets is recommended.

$30 Member | $35 Nonmember

This is a 21 and over event. Price includes food and two drink tickets.  Additional drink tickets available for purchase. Rain or shine. 

Unwind surrounded by beautiful blooms during Meet Me in the Garden Happy Hour. Tour the Garden or just head to the Peirce Celebration Garden to sit under the tent to enjoy live music, small plates and the featured drink.

Meet Me in the Garden will feature interesting conversation and activities as social media influencers will add their own flair to the evening. Come experience the Garden in a new way:

• August 21: Dog Days of Summer, bring along your fur baby (on a leash, please)

Held rain or shine. Event included with Daily Admission. Members can bring  nonmember guests for half price. Nonmembers’ admission is Buy-One-Get-One-Free. Food and beverage are additional.

Join us for Grow the Garden Day on the last Wednesday of each month during our growing season. You will be helping the Garden, learning about gardening and a meeting a great group of people.

No gardening expertise? No problem! Our Horticulture staff will guide you in projects such as trail maintenance, planting, removal of invasive species and weeding. All tools and equipment provided. Grow the Garden Days take place rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring a bottle of water. 

Come one month or every month, but space is limited so registration is required. 

• July 31, 2019
• August 28, 2019
• September 25, 2019
• October 30, 2019

Join us for our next travel adventure! Keith Kaiser, Executive Director of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, will be leading a day trip to Holden Forests and Gardens.   Trip highlights include guided tours of both the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. As one of the largest public gardens in the country, these spaces offer a lot to explore! Stroll along the Murch Canopy Walk to get a unique perspective of the forest and climb the Kalberer Family Emergent Tower for beautiful, sweeping views. Get a behind the scenes look at Lantern Court, a historical home that sits on 25 acres of gardens. Price includes travel by motor coach, picnic lunch, dinner, admission to all scheduled attractions, as well as all guided tours.  The deadline to register is August 23rd, so save your spot today!

Members $155 | Nonmembers $195

Note:  This is a walking tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Cars can remain at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden for the day.

Join us for Grow the Garden Day on the last Wednesday of each month during our growing season. You will be helping the Garden, learning about gardening and a meeting a great group of people.

No gardening expertise? No problem! Our Horticulture staff will guide you in projects such as trail maintenance, planting, removal of invasive species and weeding. All tools and equipment provided. Grow the Garden Days take place rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring a bottle of water. 

Come one month or every month. Space is limited so registration is required. 

Join us for Grow the Garden Day on the last Wednesday of each month during our growing season. This is the last one for the year. You will be helping the Garden, learning about gardening and a meeting a great group of people.

No gardening expertise? No problem! Our Horticulture staff will guide you in projects such as trail maintenance, planting, removal of invasive species and weeding. All tools and equipment provided. Grow the Garden Days take place rain or shine, so dress for the weather and bring a bottle of water. 

Space is limited so registration is required. 

From Garden to French Table – A Gala Tribute to Daniel Boulud

Wednesday, November 6

Duquesne Club

As in prior years, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden will host a phenomenal dinner prepared by the city’s finest chefs. 

The evening will be a tribute to Daniel Boulud, considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities. A native of Lyon, France, he is Chef-Owner of 13 restaurants around the world and is best known for his eponymous, exquisitely refined DANIEL on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Corporate sponsorships are available. For more information contact Beth Exton, Development Director, at 412-444-4464, ext. 223 or bexton@pittsburghbotanicgarden.org.