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Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) are herbaceous perennial wildflowers native to eastern Canada and the central and eastern United States. You will find them growing in low, dense clumps along the walkway leading from the Welcome Center to the Lotus Pond.
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30mar10:00 am12:30 pmCommunity Acupuncture30-Minute Sessions
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) and Jamie Schlier (MAc, LAc) for community acupuncture sessions every
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) and Jamie Schlier (MAc, LAc) for community acupuncture sessions every other Saturday at the Garden. Sessions are 30 minutes long and will take place between 10:00am – 12:00pm. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine solid filament needles into specific points of the body to treat various ailments. Now, you can experience relief and relaxation all at once at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden!
Members $30 | Nonmembers $40 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Kayla Simmons is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, massage therapist, and yoga instructor who uses a blend of these modalities in each treatment. She has been working with and studying the various human body systems for the last ten years with an emphasis on understanding how to bridge the mental, emotional, and physical bodies. In 2014, she completed her 200-hour Hatha yoga training with the Himalayan Institute and then immediately began a four-year graduate program in Asheville, NC to achieve her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Jamie Schlier has an undergraduate degree with a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Acupuncture from the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Jamie’s clinical interests include women’s health, sports medicine and performance optimization, autoimmune conditions, and pain management. She blends techniques from Acupuncture Physical Medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto Style, and Worsley Five-Element Acupuncture. As an acupuncturist, Jamie emphasizes the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Acupuncture needling, gua sha, moxibustion, and cupping are all tools she uses to guide the body, mind, and spirit towards inner harmony.
Process
After a short intake, you will relax in a zero-gravity chair while experienced acupuncturists place needles in the ear, hands, or other easily accessible areas of the body. Sessions will last for 30 minutes. There will be 2-3 other sessions ongoing while you are relaxing.
Questions / Concerns
Feel free to contact Kayla Simmons beforehand with any questions or concerns at [email protected] or text (412) 206-9837. Read more about Nourish & Move Pittsburgh on nourishandmovepgh.com >
Please be sure to specify your appointment time and arrive at least 5 minutes early for your appointment to maintain proper scheduling. Only 1 person per 30-minute time slot, max of 3 people in the room at any time.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
RegisterCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours’ notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
03apr1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Sensational SpringAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in March Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and spring is the season to explore the great awakening and change in
Event Details
Wednesdays in March
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and spring is the season to explore the great awakening and change in nature. Join a Pittsburgh Botanic Garden educator to head outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from the plants awakening from their winter slumber to animals embracing the warmth of the season. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
06apr10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
07apr9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
07apr10:00 am4:00 pmSpring Yoga & Nature Immersion Retreat
Event Details
Treat yourself to a daylong retreat at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! We will gather together at the Garden – just as the tulips emerge and the dogwoods begin to bloom
Event Details
Treat yourself to a daylong retreat at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! We will gather together at the Garden – just as the tulips emerge and the dogwoods begin to bloom – for a day of mindfulness and nature immersion. You can expect guided yoga practice, meditation and journaling, mindful walks, and opportunities to connect – with oneself, with nature, and with others. The day retreat is suitable for all levels of experience and ability. Space is limited to allow for an intimate group experience. A nutritious lunch and free time to explore the Garden are included in the cost of the retreat.
Members $105 | Nonmembers $125
About the Instructor
Alicia Broudy has been practicing and teaching yoga for over a decade. She completed teacher training in 2015, along with several continuing education courses in vinyasa yoga sequencing and anatomy. In recent years, hiking has become an extension of her personal yoga practice. She finds healing and restoration outdoors, and completed a 10-day Mindful Outdoor Guide training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. As a Mindful Outdoor Guide, she weaves together yoga, grounding exercises, and meditation for a fully immersive sensory experience.
Lunch and admission to the Garden are included in ticket pricing. This program is suitable for adults, or children age 16-18 accompanied by adults. Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
10apr1:00 pm2:15 pmSeedlings: Sensational SpringAges 3-6
Event Details
Wednesdays in March Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and spring is the season to explore the great awakening and change in
Event Details
Wednesdays in March
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and spring is the season to explore the great awakening and change in nature. Join a Pittsburgh Botanic Garden educator to head outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from the plants awakening from their winter slumber to animals embracing the warmth of the season. Each visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
11apr4:30 pm5:30 pmChair Yoga at the Garden
Event Details
Certified instructors from Yoga H’Om lead sessions aimed at improving flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful gardens and woodlands provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse
Event Details
Certified instructors from Yoga H’Om lead sessions aimed at improving flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful gardens and woodlands provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Chair Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults and is especially good for those with mobility issues or those recovering from injuries. There will be a mix of seated-in-a-chair poses and standing poses using the chair for balance. Everyone will be encouraged to work within their abilities. This class is open to individuals of all levels of yoga experience.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
13apr10:00 am12:30 pmCommunity Acupuncture30-Minute Sessions
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) and Jamie Schlier (MAc, LAc) for community acupuncture sessions every
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) and Jamie Schlier (MAc, LAc) for community acupuncture sessions every other Saturday at the Garden. Sessions are 30 minutes long and will take place between 10:00am – 12:00pm. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine solid filament needles into specific points of the body to treat various ailments. Now, you can experience relief and relaxation all at once at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden!
Members $30 | Nonmembers $40 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Kayla Simmons is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, massage therapist, and yoga instructor who uses a blend of these modalities in each treatment. She has been working with and studying the various human body systems for the last ten years with an emphasis on understanding how to bridge the mental, emotional, and physical bodies. In 2014, she completed her 200-hour Hatha yoga training with the Himalayan Institute and then immediately began a four-year graduate program in Asheville, NC to achieve her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Jamie Schlier has an undergraduate degree with a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Acupuncture from the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Jamie’s clinical interests include women’s health, sports medicine and performance optimization, autoimmune conditions, and pain management. She blends techniques from Acupuncture Physical Medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto Style, and Worsley Five-Element Acupuncture. As an acupuncturist, Jamie emphasizes the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Acupuncture needling, gua sha, moxibustion, and cupping are all tools she uses to guide the body, mind, and spirit towards inner harmony.
Process
After a short intake, you will relax in a zero-gravity chair while experienced acupuncturists place needles in the ear, hands, or other easily accessible areas of the body. Sessions will last for 30 minutes. There will be 2-3 other sessions ongoing while you are relaxing.
Questions / Concerns
Feel free to contact Kayla Simmons beforehand with any questions or concerns at [email protected] or text (412) 206-9837. Read more about Nourish & Move Pittsburgh on nourishandmovepgh.com >
Please be sure to specify your appointment time and arrive at least 5 minutes early for your appointment to maintain proper scheduling. Only 1 person per 30-minute time slot, max of 3 people in the room at any time.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
RegisterCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours’ notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
14apr9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
14apr11:00 am12:30 pmMicro-Examination of Nature: One Square Meter
Event Details
In today’s fast-paced society, we pass by thousands of living things every minute. Imagine what you might find when you focus on what’s right in front of you. You will
Event Details
In today’s fast-paced society, we pass by thousands of living things every minute. Imagine what you might find when you focus on what’s right in front of you. You will be amazed! Join local naturalist and librarian Tess Wilson for a workshop based on David Haskell’s book The Forest Unseen. We will examine the micro-ecosystem of a one-square-meter plot within the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden landscape, documenting whatever we might find there! Slow down and take a deep dive into the innumerable micro-worlds around us.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15
About the Instructor
Tess Wilson is the Network Engagement Manager for Audubon Mid-Atlantic. She loves talking loudly about digital literacy, equitable access, and citizen science.
This program is suitable for adults and children. Children should be accompanied by an adult (18+). Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend this program, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
14apr5:30 pm7:30 pmArtist Reception Celebration: Peggi Habets & Lauren Braun
Event Details
Join us in a celebration of our current art exhibition: Untangling Our Roots by Peggi Habets and Lauren Braun. This two-person exhibition of paintings, mixed-media
Event Details
Join us in a celebration of our current art exhibition: Untangling Our Roots by Peggi Habets and Lauren Braun. This two-person exhibition of paintings, mixed-media collages, mobiles, and handmade objects highlights each artist’s diverse style and plays off each other in a unique way. Reception is free and includes seasonal fare of light hors d’oeuvres, crudité, healthy snacks and punch.
This event is free, but registration is required in advance. Please reserve tickets below.
About the Artists
Peggi Habets lives and works as an artist in her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Her deep love for the fluidity and spontaneity of watercolor have led her to paint and teach in the medium for almost 20 years. Her figurative paintings have been exhibited and collected internationally and she has received awards in many prestigious shows, including National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society International Juried Exhibitions.
Lauren Braun is a visual artist, educator and certified mindfulness facilitator based in Pittsburgh, PA. Her work explores themes of nature and materials in mixed media collage, drawing and painting, and ceramics. Lauren offers creativity and mindfulness workshop experiences for a variety of individuals and groups and works as a mobile teaching artist with Fine Art Miracles providing art classes for senior citizens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Lauren earned a master’s degree in fine art from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, Boston and a BFA in Art Photography from Syracuse University. She is a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and her work is included in the collections of the PA Convention Center in Philadelphia and PNC Bank.
Time
(Sunday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Reserve Tickets01may4:30 pm6:45 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
02may4:00 pm6:30 pmTeacher Happy Hour
Event Details
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden invites current teachers in the Pittsburgh area to join us for a fun and informative happy hour event at the Garden! The numerous field trip, Scout, and outreach
Event Details
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden invites current teachers in the Pittsburgh area to join us for a fun and informative happy hour event at the Garden! The numerous field trip, Scout, and outreach programs that we offer will be highlighted. Several tours of the Garden’s habitats, ecosystems and interactive garden areas used during field trips will be offered. Meet Garden educators who can discuss your needs and provide unique options to make your field trip experience truly impactful.
This happy hour is free for current teachers. For capacity and planning purposes, please register below in advance. Registration includes seasonal fare of light hors d’oeuvres, crudité, healthy snacks and adult beverages.
Who will you meet?
Dr. Mark Miller is the Education & Exhibits Director at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. He earned his Ph.D. in Environment & Natural Resources at The Ohio State University and has over 40 years experience working as a landscape designer, tree crop specialist, educator, and director at botanical institutions and associations around the country.
Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.
Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.
Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, but want to receive information about field trips, outreach and more from our Education team, please contact [email protected].
05may9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
05may10:00 am12:00 pmHens Wing Hand Broom Workshop
Event Details
Attractive and utilitarian – Tia Tumminello, from Husk Brooms, will teach you how to create your very own hens wing hand broom! Made with broom corn and nylon cord, these
Event Details
Attractive and utilitarian – Tia Tumminello, from Husk Brooms, will teach you how to create your very own hens wing hand broom! Made with broom corn and nylon cord, these nifty fab-shaped brooms are great tools for cleaning large areas: desks, kitchen tables, stairs, fireplaces, or even radiators.
Broomcorn is the essential natural material for household cleaning because it’s delicate enough to catch hair and smaller debris while being strong enough to bend without breaking. Made intentionally with a long handle, these hand tools can easily be incorporated into daily use. Students will leave the workshop with one hand broom, crafted with the color cord of their choosing.
The hens wing design is a friendly style for beginners. Broom-making can be physically demanding and does require dexterity in both hands and feet. Participants should feel comfortable being barefoot or wear thin socks as it’s surprisingly easier to manipulate the foot bobbin.
Members $45 | Nonmembers $55 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Tia Tumminello is the founder of Husk Brooms in Pittsburgh, PA. She started her broom making journey in 2021 after admiring a Shaker handcrafted broom. Tia’s interest in the craft grew organically and by summer 2023, she launched Husk Brooms as a business. Her process for classes is to follow the leader style by showing students how each step goes and making the broom along with them. Classes are arranged in a circle so everyone can see the instructor and the process easily.
Program suitable for adults and children 16 years or older. Children under age 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact Guest Services at 412-444-4464.
08may4:00 pm7:00 pmRemake Learning Day: Get to Know the Garden
Event Details
Get to know Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and its rich history, conservation efforts, and the engaging programming that we offer. Experience a bit of what it was like to live in
Event Details
Get to know Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and its rich history, conservation efforts, and the engaging programming that we offer. Experience a bit of what it was like to live in 1790’s Western Pennsylvania – learn about the indigenous people who lived in this area, and how they survived and used plants in their everyday lives. A tour of the 1790’s Walker-Ewing-Glass Log House will inform you about daily life for early American settlers.
Tables will be available to highlight the other areas of the Garden that provide fertile ground for learning, including specimens from the Lotus Pond, arts & crafts from the Garden of the Five Senses, and information about intriguing camps offered this summer. Dress for the weather as we will be outside in the Heritage Homestead (East Lot).
This program is free, with registration in advance.
About the Instructors
Dr. Mark Miller is the Education & Exhibits Director at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. He earned his Ph.D. in Environment & Natural Resources at The Ohio State University and has over 40 years experience working as a landscape designer, tree crop specialist, educator, and director at botanical institutions and associations around the country.
Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.
Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.
Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, but want to receive information about field trips, outreach and more from our Education team, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
09may5:30 pm6:30 pmSound Bath Meditation in the Garden
Event Details
Join Dorit Brauer to learn tools for optimizing health and achieving an in-depth understanding of the mind/body connection. Guided meditation is accompanied by a ‘sound bath’ – the relaxing sound
Event Details
Join Dorit Brauer to learn tools for optimizing health and achieving an in-depth understanding of the mind/body connection. Guided meditation is accompanied by a ‘sound bath’ – the relaxing sound of quartz crystal singing bowls – which induce alpha wave-level activity in the brain, balance hemispheres of the brain, and promote health and harmony.
Members $25 | Nonmembers $30 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Dorit Brauer is an award-winning artist and author. She is the founder of the Brauer Institute for Holistic Medicine. In 2016, she received the Immigrant Entrepreneur Award by Global Pittsburgh in recognition of her achievements and enriching the Pittsburgh region with her talent and tenacity since arriving in 1998. Read more about the Brauer Institute: The Brauer Institute of Holistic Medicine
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
10may10:30 am12:00 pmTea Party & Floral Crown WorkshopAges 5-12 (with Adult)
Event Details
Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a fun tea party and floral crown creation workshop! Every participant will make their own matching floral crowns. Let the creativity flow using fresh flowers
Event Details
Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a fun tea party and floral crown creation workshop! Every participant will make their own matching floral crowns. Let the creativity flow using fresh flowers while you enjoy sips and sweets together. All flowers and materials are included.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
Additional Child: Members $10 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructor
JoAnna Thomas is the Visitor Experience Coordinator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. With a background in fine art & design, she began working as a florist in Chicago, where she managed her own floral shop. JoAnna has designed for many private events and special occasions, including her role as the principal designer for Blossom – Autumn Magic at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
Details
All flowers and materials are included in ticket pricing. This program is suitable for children ages 5-12, accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Friday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
10may1:00 pm2:00 pmMember & Volunteer Book ClubThe Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
Event Details
Calling all adult Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members and volunteers! Join us at the Garden for a book club to discuss works on the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of
Event Details
Calling all adult Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members and volunteers! Join us at the Garden for a book club to discuss works on the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of plants, nature and the environment. Read the book ahead of time and come ready to share your point of view. Selections will vary and discussions are sure to be lively! Mingle with fellow members, discuss interesting ideas and form new friendships.
Free to members and volunteers, but pre-registration is required.
May 2024 Selection:
The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
“A haunting novel spanning several generations, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most.”
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Save Your SeatCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
11may10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
11may10:00 am12:30 pmCommunity Acupuncture30-Minute Sessions
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) and Jamie Schlier (MAc, LAc) for community acupuncture sessions every
Event Details
Community Acupuncture is a means to provide affordable acupuncture, in terms of both money and time. Join Kayla Simmons (MSAOM) and Jamie Schlier (MAc, LAc) for community acupuncture sessions every other Saturday at the Garden. Sessions are 30 minutes long and will take place between 10:00am – 12:00pm. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine solid filament needles into specific points of the body to treat various ailments. Now, you can experience relief and relaxation all at once at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden!
Members $30 | Nonmembers $40 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Kayla Simmons is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, massage therapist, and yoga instructor who uses a blend of these modalities in each treatment. She has been working with and studying the various human body systems for the last ten years with an emphasis on understanding how to bridge the mental, emotional, and physical bodies. In 2014, she completed her 200-hour Hatha yoga training with the Himalayan Institute and then immediately began a four-year graduate program in Asheville, NC to achieve her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Jamie Schlier has an undergraduate degree with a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Acupuncture from the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. Jamie’s clinical interests include women’s health, sports medicine and performance optimization, autoimmune conditions, and pain management. She blends techniques from Acupuncture Physical Medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto Style, and Worsley Five-Element Acupuncture. As an acupuncturist, Jamie emphasizes the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Acupuncture needling, gua sha, moxibustion, and cupping are all tools she uses to guide the body, mind, and spirit towards inner harmony.
Process
After a short intake, you will relax in a zero-gravity chair while experienced acupuncturists place needles in the ear, hands, or other easily accessible areas of the body. Sessions will last for 30 minutes. There will be 2-3 other sessions ongoing while you are relaxing.
Questions / Concerns
Feel free to contact Kayla Simmons beforehand with any questions or concerns at [email protected] or text (412) 206-9837. Read more about Nourish & Move Pittsburgh on nourishandmovepgh.com >
Please be sure to specify your appointment time and arrive at least 5 minutes early for your appointment to maintain proper scheduling. Only 1 person per 30-minute time slot, max of 3 people in the room at any time.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
RegisterCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours’ notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
01jun10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
02jun9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
08jun10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
08jun10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
09jun9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
09jun10:30 am11:45 amAwakening Joy & Wonder: Mindfulness Walk in Nature
Event Details
Current exhibiting artist, Lauren Braun, will lead a mindful walk at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Throughout the time together, you will be given invitations to enliven the senses as we walk,
Event Details
Current exhibiting artist, Lauren Braun, will lead a mindful walk at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Throughout the time together, you will be given invitations to enliven the senses as we walk, observe, and discuss what we discover, connecting with ourselves, each other and nature. The intention is for you to leave the workshop feeling a sense of grounding and relaxation. Please bring sturdy shoes to walk outside. Plan to arrive a few minutes early, allowing time to park in the lot and meet in the Welcome Center. Dogs on leashes are welcome to join.
Members $25 | Nonmembers $35
About the Instructor
Lauren Braun is a visual artist, educator and certified mindfulness facilitator based in Pittsburgh, PA. Her work explores themes of nature and materials in mixed media collage, drawing and painting, and ceramics.
Lauren offers creativity and mindfulness workshop experiences for a variety of individuals and groups and works as a mobile teaching artist with Fine Art Miracles providing art classes for senior citizens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Originally from Buffalo, NY, Lauren earned a master’s degree in fine art from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, Boston and a BFA in Art Photography from Syracuse University. She is a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, and her work is included in the collections of the PA Convention Center in Philadelphia and PNC Bank.
This program is suitable for adults 18 years or older. Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
11jun9:30 am1:30 pmFairy Garden CampAges 4-7
Event Details
Create your very own magical fairy garden to take home! Take a look in the nooks and crannies of the Garden to try to spot some magical garden fairies. Enjoy
Event Details
Create your very own magical fairy garden to take home! Take a look in the nooks and crannies of the Garden to try to spot some magical garden fairies. Enjoy stories about fairies, make your own wand and set of wings, and eat a fairy-themed snack as you create your own fairy garden.
Members $60 | Nonmembers $70 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.
Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.
Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.
Camp Details
This is a 1-day, drop-off day camp. Please dress appropriately for the weather, participants will be outside exploring most of the time. Each participant will need to bring their own lunch.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact Guest Services at 412-444-4464.
12jun1:00 pm2:15 pmSummer SeedlingsAges 3-6
Event Details
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and Summer is a sizzlingly fun time for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, in
Event Details
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and Summer is a sizzlingly fun time for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, in talking about nature during the showy season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine the bounty of the Garden in bloom! Your visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
12jun4:30 pm6:45 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
13jun9:30 am1:30 pmSlice of the Garden CampAges 8-11
Event Details
Get a taste of what it takes to grow your own pizza! During this camp, children will learn about the
Event Details
Get a taste of what it takes to grow your own pizza! During this camp, children will learn about the many plants needed to create a pizza, including the crust, toppings, sauces and seasonings. Use all of your senses (taste, touch, feel) to plant your own pizza garden to take home. Thorough discussion of the plants involved will provide growing instructions in a fun introduction to growing your own food.
Members $60 | Nonmembers $70 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.
Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.
Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.
Camp Details
This is a 1-day, drop-off day camp. Please dress appropriately for the weather, participants will be outside exploring most of the time. Each participant will need to bring their own lunch.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact Guest Services at 412-444-4464.
02jul9:30 am1:30 pmPeople of the Past CampAges 8-11
Event Details
Experience a bit of what it was like to live in 1790’s Western Pennsylvania! Learn about the indigenous
Event Details
Experience a bit of what it was like to live in 1790’s Western Pennsylvania! Learn about the indigenous people who lived in this area, how they survived and used plants in their everyday lives. A tour of the 1790’s Walker-Ewing-Glass Log House will inform you about daily life for early American settlers. After a few chores like weeding the garden, doing laundry and fetching water, we’ll enjoy a screen-free day by playing games and making crafts that were popular 230 years ago.
Members $60 | Nonmembers $70 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.
Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.
Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.
Camp Details
This is a 1-day, drop-off day camp. Please dress appropriately for the weather, kids will be outside exploring most of the time. Each participant will need to bring their own lunch.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact Guest Services at 412-444-4464.
03jul1:00 pm2:15 pmSummer SeedlingsAges 3-6
Event Details
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and Summer is a sizzlingly fun time for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, in
Event Details
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and Summer is a sizzlingly fun time for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, in talking about nature during the showy season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine the bounty of the Garden in bloom! Your visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
06jul10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
06jul10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
07jul9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
09jul(jul 9)9:30 am12(jul 12)1:30 pmBig Bugs CampAges 4-7
Event Details
Enjoy a 4-day camp of fun exploration of the various habitats at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden that support beneficial
Event Details
Enjoy a 4-day camp of fun exploration of the various habitats at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden that support beneficial bugs. Campers will explore the Garden’s summer exhibit, David Rogers’ Big Bugs + Pollinators, featuring ten supersized sculptures of insects, spiders and birds and look for real life specimens. Through lessons, activities, crafts and explorations of habitats, children will learn the value of bugs, how they help humans and how humans can support them. Bring a bag lunch every day and dress for the weather as we will be outside exploring most of the time!
Members $165 | Nonmembers $185 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.
Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.
Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.
Camp Details
This is a 4-day, drop-off day camp. Please dress appropriately for the weather, kids will be outside exploring most of the time. Each participant will need to bring their own lunch.
Time
9 (Tuesday) 9:30 am - 12 (Friday) 1:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact Guest Services at 412-444-4464.
11jul5:30 pm6:30 pmSound Bath Meditation in the Garden
Event Details
Join Dorit Brauer to learn tools for optimizing health and achieving an in-depth understanding of the mind/body connection. Guided meditation is accompanied by a ‘sound bath’ – the relaxing sound
Event Details
Join Dorit Brauer to learn tools for optimizing health and achieving an in-depth understanding of the mind/body connection. Guided meditation is accompanied by a ‘sound bath’ – the relaxing sound of quartz crystal singing bowls – which induce alpha wave-level activity in the brain, balance hemispheres of the brain, and promote health and harmony.
Members $25 | Nonmembers $30 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Dorit Brauer is an award-winning artist and author. She is the founder of the Brauer Institute for Holistic Medicine. In 2016, she received the Immigrant Entrepreneur Award by Global Pittsburgh in recognition of her achievements and enriching the Pittsburgh region with her talent and tenacity since arriving in 1998. Read more about the Brauer Institute: The Brauer Institute of Holistic Medicine
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
12jul1:00 pm2:00 pmMember & Volunteer Book ClubThe Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
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Calling all adult Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members and volunteers! Join us at the Garden for a book club to discuss works on the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of
Event Details
Calling all adult Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members and volunteers! Join us at the Garden for a book club to discuss works on the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of plants, nature and the environment. Read the book ahead of time and come ready to share your point of view. Selections will vary and discussions are sure to be lively! Mingle with fellow members, discuss interesting ideas and form new friendships.
Free to members and volunteers, but pre-registration is required.
July 2024 Selection:
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
A moving, beautifully written, and delicately constructed story of love, division, transcendence, history, and eco-consciousness.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Save Your SeatCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
13jul10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
14jul9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
31jul01augSTE(A)M CampAges 8-11
Event Details
This unique 2-day camp encourages creativity, artistic expression, problem solving and critical thinking in a fun hands-on experience. Scientific experimentation with natural materials throughout the Garden and indoors will focus on
Event Details
This unique 2-day camp encourages creativity, artistic expression, problem solving and critical thinking in a fun hands-on experience. Scientific experimentation with natural materials throughout the Garden and indoors will focus on design and engineering. Working as teams, campers will build their communication skills while employing their imaginations to solve intriguing challenges. Bring a bag lunch each day and dress for the weather as we will be outside exploring most of the time.
Members $85 | Nonmembers $95 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.
Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.
Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.
Camp Details
This is a 2-day, drop-off day camp. Please dress appropriately for the weather, kids will be outside exploring most of the time. Each participant will need to bring their own lunch.
Time
July 31 (Wednesday) 9:30 am - August 1 (Thursday) 1:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact Guest Services at 412-444-4464.
03aug10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
04aug9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
06aug(aug 6)9:30 am09(aug 9)1:30 pmNature Adventure CampAges 8-11
Event Details
Enjoy a 4-day camp full of fun exploration of the various habitats at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Ecosystems that will be investigated
Event Details
Enjoy a 4-day camp full of fun exploration of the various habitats at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Ecosystems that will be investigated include the Lotus Pond (aquatic), the Margaret Lawrence Simon Dogwood Meadow, Allegheny Plateau Woodlands and Carbon Cycle: An Earth Art Exhibit (an earth art exhibition in a formerly strip-mined area). Campers will try their hand in pond dipping, bird watching, insect collecting, tree identification, nature journaling and free play. Bring a bag lunch every day. Dress for the weather as we will be outside exploring most of the time!
Members $165 | Nonmembers $185 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructors
Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.
Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.
Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.
Camp Details
This is a 4-day, drop-off day camp. Please dress appropriately for the weather, kids will be outside exploring most of the time. Each participant will need to bring their own lunch.
Time
6 (Tuesday) 9:30 am - 9 (Friday) 1:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather. If you have any questions, please contact Guest Services at 412-444-4464.
08aug5:30 pm6:30 pmSound Bath Meditation in the Garden
Event Details
Join Dorit Brauer to learn tools for optimizing health and achieving an in-depth understanding of the mind/body connection. Guided meditation is accompanied by a ‘sound bath’ – the relaxing sound
Event Details
Join Dorit Brauer to learn tools for optimizing health and achieving an in-depth understanding of the mind/body connection. Guided meditation is accompanied by a ‘sound bath’ – the relaxing sound of quartz crystal singing bowls – which induce alpha wave-level activity in the brain, balance hemispheres of the brain, and promote health and harmony.
Members $25 | Nonmembers $30 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Dorit Brauer is an award-winning artist and author. She is the founder of the Brauer Institute for Holistic Medicine. In 2016, she received the Immigrant Entrepreneur Award by Global Pittsburgh in recognition of her achievements and enriching the Pittsburgh region with her talent and tenacity since arriving in 1998. Read more about the Brauer Institute: The Brauer Institute of Holistic Medicine
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
10aug10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
11aug9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
14aug1:00 pm2:15 pmSummer SeedlingsAges 3-6
Event Details
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and Summer is a sizzlingly fun time for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, in
Event Details
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination – and Summer is a sizzlingly fun time for discovery in nature. Join Sarah Levinthal, Youth Educator, in talking about nature during the showy season and then heading outdoors in search of adventure. Examine the bounty of the Garden in bloom! Your visit will include time in the Garden’s different habitats, a story reading and time for free play.
Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 (Includes one adult registration)
Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children. Please sign in to receive member discount.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
17aug10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
18aug9:30 am10:30 amTai Chi Qigong at the Garden
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and
Event Details
Tai Chi and Qigong (“chee-kung”) are ancient Chinese wellness practices. They are rooted in the philosophy of recognizing and aligning with the patterns and rhythms of nature, around us and within. Through motion and stillness, we explore our relationship with ourselves and our environment. Mindful use of breath, grounding, and gentle, fluid movement lead to a sense of wholeness and peace. Let the beauty and calm of the garden move you! Feel the support of the earth below and the open sky above to replenish your energy, find balance, serenity and joy. Classes are taught standing with some seating provided. No equipment is needed. Wear comfortable everyday clothes and flat, flexible shoes attached at the heel.
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Gurney Bolster (she/her) has an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and has been studying dance, tai chi and western approaches to mind-body integration since 1977. For 18 years she was an adjunct professor in the contemporary dance departments of Concordia University and the University of Quebec in Montreal, teaching dancers and dance teachers to understand and respect the body, to avoid injury and to heal more quickly after injury or illness. She has worked with people of all ages – healthy, injured or frail – to help them enjoy their natural power, grace and expression in movement.
Gurney formed Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh upon moving here in 2005. She has taught tai chi for Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Highmark, CCAC Life Enrichment and the Allegheny County Public Health Department. She teaches her own classes online and in-person at numerous locations in the area. For more information visit taichiforhealthpittsburgh.com.
No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
05sep5:30 pm6:30 pmSound Bath Meditation in the Garden
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Join Dorit Brauer to learn tools for optimizing health and achieving an in-depth understanding of the mind/body connection. Guided meditation is accompanied by a ‘sound bath’ – the relaxing sound
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Join Dorit Brauer to learn tools for optimizing health and achieving an in-depth understanding of the mind/body connection. Guided meditation is accompanied by a ‘sound bath’ – the relaxing sound of quartz crystal singing bowls – which induce alpha wave-level activity in the brain, balance hemispheres of the brain, and promote health and harmony.
Members $25 | Nonmembers $30 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Dorit Brauer is an award-winning artist and author. She is the founder of the Brauer Institute for Holistic Medicine. In 2016, she received the Immigrant Entrepreneur Award by Global Pittsburgh in recognition of her achievements and enriching the Pittsburgh region with her talent and tenacity since arriving in 1998. Read more about the Brauer Institute: The Brauer Institute of Holistic Medicine
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
07sep10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
07sep10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
Event Details
Calling all adult Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members and volunteers! Join us at the Garden for a book club to discuss works on the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of
Event Details
Calling all adult Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members and volunteers! Join us at the Garden for a book club to discuss works on the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of plants, nature and the environment. Read the book ahead of time and come ready to share your point of view. Selections will vary and discussions are sure to be lively! Mingle with fellow members, discuss interesting ideas and form new friendships.
Free to members and volunteers, but pre-registration is required.
September 2024 Selection:
Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature and Spirit by Lyanda Lynn Haupt
Cutting-edge science supports a truth that poets, artists, mystics and earth-based cultures across the world have proclaimed over millennia: life on this planet is radically interconnected.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Save Your SeatCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
14sep10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
14sep1:00 pm3:00 pmShared Herbalism: Native Americans & Early Settlerswith Brady J. Crytzer
Event Details
When the first Europeans arrived in western Pennsylvania during the 1700’s, they discovered a flourishing native culture. Living alongside peoples like the Lenni Lenape, Shawnee, and Seneca, pioneers learned how
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When the first Europeans arrived in western Pennsylvania during the 1700’s, they discovered a flourishing native culture. Living alongside peoples like the Lenni Lenape, Shawnee, and Seneca, pioneers learned how to identify native plants and transform them into powerful herbal medicine. Along with utilizing local species, Europeans brought many of their own specimens which subsequently colonized the native landscape.
Join local author and historian Brady Crytzer for a course on 18th century shared herbalism. Topics include traditional recipes, remedies, and history of these communal practices. Take home some common – and not-so-common – herbs.
Members $25 | Nonmembers $35 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Brady J. Crytzer teaches history at Robert Morris University. He is the recipient of the Donald S. Kelly and Donna J. McKee Awards for outstanding scholarship in the discipline of history. A specialist in imperialism in North America, he is the author of a number of books, including Fort Pitt: A Frontier History, Guyasata and the Fall of Indian America, and War in the Peaceable Kingdom: The Kittaning Raid of 1756. He is also the host of Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution. (Listen Here)
This program will take place rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
21sep10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
28sep10:00 am11:00 amYoga at the Garden
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in
Event Details
Improve flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection with certified instructors from Yoga H’Om. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s peaceful garden and woodland spaces provide an excellent environment to focus and immerse yourself in this practice. Yoga is mostly held at the Lotus Pond, but may move to Weisbrod Learning Pavilion or Peirce Education Rooms based on weather conditions.
Members $15 | Nonmembers $20
About the Instructors
Yoga H’Om has been providing classic Hatha yoga to students of all abilities in the Western suburbs of Pittsburgh since 2002. In their classes, you will be respected and allowed to grow at your own pace. You will also be encouraged and challenged to go beyond your perceived limitations and discover your true inner self and potential.
Please bring your own yoga mat for this session. Yoga at the Garden is suitable for adults, or youth ages 16+ if accompanied by an adult. This class is open to beginners or participants of all levels of yoga experience.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
28sep10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
28sep3:00 pm5:00 pmPigments of Place: Intro to Natural Dyes
Event Details
Have you ever wished to learn about natural dyeing techniques? Join scientist and artist Sierra Weir, one of the exhibiting artists in last year’s Unearthed exhibition, as she explores dye
Event Details
Have you ever wished to learn about natural dyeing techniques? Join scientist and artist Sierra Weir, one of the exhibiting artists in last year’s Unearthed exhibition, as she explores dye histories and chemistry, responsible harvesting guidelines, and dye methodologies of place-based textiles.
Participants will learn from a short lecture and demonstration before getting hands-on experience dyeing their own cotton bandanas using a variety of botanical materials. Working with local and historical dyes aims to reconnect people with land, fosters essential noticing skills, and breathes life into the ancient craft of textiles. Each participant will take home their own personally designed/dyed cotton bandana.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Sierra Weir is an artist, scientist, and environmental educator exploring wild pigments found in historically mountainous and polluted Pittsburgh, where she was born and raised. Her art practice is heavily influenced by her studies in pigment genetics, chemistry and systematics.
With native, invasive, and waste-stream pigments, she explores the intersections of biodiversity and industrialization by foraging site-specific color pallets. She views pigments as biological and social informants who are necessary in conversations about ecological regeneration, human-land reconnection, and the buried history specific to place.
Program suitable for adults and/or children age 16 years or older if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
05oct10:00 am11:30 amAncestral Strength & The Power of the Labyrinth
Event Details
Explore the ancient tool of walking a labyrinth for healing, wholeness and meditation. This practice dates back as early as 400 BCE. In this program, participants will learn to connect
Event Details
Explore the ancient tool of walking a labyrinth for healing, wholeness and meditation. This practice dates back as early as 400 BCE. In this program, participants will learn to connect to the strength of your ancestors, one step at a time. You will also learn to release difficult fates and family trauma, then step into your power. Through this practice, you will embrace inner peace, harmony, clarity and love which comes to you through the generations, then let that love flow!
Members $25 | Nonmembers $30
About the Instructor
Dorit Brauer provides the education and the tools that you need to live your best life by optimizing your health and achieving an in-depth understanding between body, mind and spirit. She offers a comprehensive approach including Guided Imagery Meditation and Trans-Generational Healing, dedicated to unlocking your highest potential so that you can experience a life of equilibrium, fulfillment, and good health. Dorit started her career in the US at the UPMC’s Center for Integrative Medicine and she developed meditation and stress reduction programs for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and many other corporate sites.
This program is suitable for adults, or children age 14-17 accompanied by adults. Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
12oct10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
19oct10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
27oct10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
Event Details
Calling all adult Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members and volunteers! Join us at the Garden for a book club to discuss works on the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of
Event Details
Calling all adult Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members and volunteers! Join us at the Garden for a book club to discuss works on the wondrous and sometimes wacky world of plants, nature and the environment. Read the book ahead of time and come ready to share your point of view. Selections will vary and discussions are sure to be lively! Mingle with fellow members, discuss interesting ideas and form new friendships.
Free to members and volunteers, but pre-registration is required.
November 2024 Selection:
A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There by Aldo Leopold
A Sand County Almanac is a collection of essays written by conservationist Aldo Leopold. It explores the beauty and ecological importance of the natural world, while also addressing the need for conservation and environmental ethics.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Save Your SeatCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
09nov10:00 am12:15 pmForest Bathing: A Guided, Restorative Woodland Walk
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods,
Event Details
Join us and experience nature’s power to soothe, refresh, and open your heart. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing in English) is a slow, sensory-based walk in the woods, during which we focus on the sights, sounds, smells, feels and tastes of nature. This is neither a naturalist exploration nor a fitness trek; this walk is about soaking in the health benefits of spending relaxed time in nature. It’s also about tending and mending our relationships with nature, ourselves, and others. There are no requirements – just come as you are.
Members $35 | Nonmembers $45 (Please sign in to receive member discount)
About the Instructor
Doug Jones received his certification as a Forest Therapy Guide in 2020 from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). Prior to beginning his Forest Therapy practice, he worked as an independent psychologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and at Sewickley Academy for over 30 years. In retirement, his goal is to guide walks as a way of staying in service to others and nature. The encounters that occur during a Forest Therapy walk provide participants with the opportunity to recollect and embody their sense of being at home in nature and with themselves. The ANFT motto is: “The forest is the therapist, the guide opens the doors.”
Program suitable for adults (18+) and children age 16 years and older, if accompanied by an adult.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register NowCancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464. No refunds will be issued after that point. The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
If you have any questions, please contact our Welcome Desk at 412-444-4464.
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