BLOOMING NOW
The displays in front of the Welcome Center are full of blooming plants, including this Zinnia (Zinnia hybrida PROFUSION DOUBLE ‘Deep Salmon’).
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Upcoming Programs
Learn more about Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, build connections with nature and practice new skills! Programs are available for garden enthusiasts of all ages and provide insights about gardening and the natural world from experienced educators.
thu17oct10:30 amthu1:00 pmBotany Walk & TalkFall Plants & Garlic
Event Details
Join Doug Oster from Gardening with Doug, and Dr. Mark Miller, Education & Exhibits Director, for a walk through the gardens and woodlands of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to view and
Event Details
Join Doug Oster from Gardening with Doug, and Dr. Mark Miller, Education & Exhibits Director, for a walk through the gardens and woodlands of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to view and learn about the wondrous plants found here! This program’s focus will be on plants that shine in fall. There will be copious amounts of witty banter and plant-nerdy conversations. The tour will be followed by a delicious lunch featuring fresh, seasonal produce.
Pricing
$45 Members
$55 Nonmembers
Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Location
Peirce Education Rooms (Welcome Center)
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
Know Before You Go
Botany Walk & Talk includes a plant-based lunch prepared by Canopy Cafe.
Doug will have starts of several delicious garlic cultivars for attendees to take home.
This program is suitable for guests age 16 years or older.
Instructor(s)
Doug Oster is a writer, radio and television host, and Emmy-winning producer. He currently hosts The Organic Gardener Radio Show every Sunday morning at 7am on KDKA Radio, and writes feature articles for Pittsburgh Earth Day’s Green Voice e-newsletter.
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.
Cancellation 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.
sun20oct10:00 amsun12:00 pmDigging to the Roots of Pilates
Event Details
Many of us may have heard about or tried “Pilates” before, but have you experienced the roots of this healing method in a traditional mat class setting?Β This is your chance!Β Join
Event Details
Many of us may have heard about or tried “Pilates” before, but have you experienced the roots of this healing method in a traditional mat class setting?Β This is your chance!Β Join Aubrey of Moxie Mind and Body for this 2-hour educational workshop and movement experience that will have you walking out of the room as tall as a tree and more centered and rooted than when you walked in.
Pricing
$45 Members
$55 Nonmembers
Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Location
Peirce Education Rooms (Welcome Center)
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
Know Before You Go
Admission to the Garden is included in ticket pricing.
This program is suitable for adults, or children age 16-18 accompanied by adults.
Please bring a thick padded mat and a hand towel.Β If using a yoga or thinner mat, be sure to bring a few beach/bath towels to provide padding underneath for your spine.
Wear something you can comfortably move and workout in, no belts or jeans.Β For men, please be sure to have bike shorts or briefs underneath baggier shorts as your legs will be moving through the air. All participants must be released to exercise by their physician and take full responsibility for their health and participation.
Instructor(s)
Aubrey Johnson is a resident of McMurray, PA. She received her BA in dance from Point Park University and her comprehensive Pilates training through Power Pilates in NYC. She regularly attends continuing education workshops and seminars to further her knowledge and education. She is also a fully certified Holistic Reflexologist.
Movement has always played a major role in Aubreyβs life. It was through the dance community Aubrey discovered Pilates and the positive changes it created in her body. βPilates gave me a whole new outlook on how I could be using and moving my body, not just in the dance studio, but in my everyday life. If I wanted to age gracefully, I knew I had to start making some positive changes in the unnatural movement patterns and habits I adopted over time.” As her passion for the Pilates method grew, she knew that one of her missions was to share this method that Joe Pilates created years ago with those who were curious to learn more about the Pilates method and themselves.
Cancellation 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 atΒ 412-444-4464.
tue22oct11:00 amtue12:30 pmElectric Cart Garden Tours
Event Details
Join us for a guided electric cart tour, led by a knowledgeable staff member or volunteer docent, every Tuesday morning. This tour accommodates up to
Event Details
Join us for a guided electric cart tour, led by a knowledgeable staff member or volunteer docent, every Tuesday morning. This tour accommodates up to five guests and is designed to enhance the experience for those who may find it challenging to navigate the Garden’s terrain and pathways.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning beauty of the Allegheny Plateau while learning about the rich history of the Garden. This engaging experience is perfect for individuals and families looking to deepen their appreciation of this region and the Garden’s rich history.
Pricing
Tours are available for the price of daily admission.
Please reserve tickets for each person who will be on the tour. Spots are available on a first come, first served basis and groups may be combined if seats are available. Members may visit the Garden or reserve tours for free! Become a member today >
Location
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
Know Before You Go
One tour with up to five spots is available every Tuesday from September 17 – November 19. Smaller groups may be combined if seats are available.
Please register at least 48 hours in advance of your tour date.
Tours depart from the Welcome Center and will visit major highlights of the Garden. For visitor safety, there may be certain locations that are not accessible via electric cart.
Participants will need to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the Garden. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden staff is not responsible for assisting visitors with loading or unloading from the vehicle.
wed23oct10:00 amwed11:00 amMake the Most of Your Donations
Event Details
With the upcoming year-end season of giving, many individuals plan to make a donation to support their favorite nonprofit organization. There are simple tips and techniques that can help you to
Event Details
With the upcoming year-end season of giving, many individuals plan to make a donation to support their favorite nonprofit organization. There are simple tips and techniques that can help you to be a philanthropist and make the greatest impact with your contributions. Come hear Vicki Mayowski, a Senior Manager with Schneider Downsβ Private Family Office group, share ideas that you can consider such as Donor Advised Funds. qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, and more.
Pricing
This program is free to attend, but pre-registration is required.
Please reserve tickets online in advance of your visit.
Instructor(s)
Presented by Vicki Mayowski, a CPA with more than 15 years of experience, with a focus on assisting high-net-worth individuals andΒ their families with income tax compliance and planning. She is a senior manager in Schneider Downsβ Private Family Office group, which provides a comprehensive suite of services, including wealth management, income tax compliance, gift and estate tax consulting, and bill pay assistance. She has experience working both in public accounting and in a family office, where she managed day-to-day investment and tax needs, facilitated family board meetings, handled tax and regulatory compliance for family partnerships, and assisted with estate and succession planning.
thu24oct1:00 pmthu2:15 pmSeedlings: Awesome AutumnAges 3-6
Event Details
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination β and autumn is a great season to explore the changes in nature. Join a Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Event Details
Connecting with nature is essential to child development, sparking creativity and imagination β and autumn is a great season to explore the changes in nature. Join a Pittsburgh Botanic Garden educator to head outdoors in search of adventure. Examine a different theme each week, from leaves turning their glorious colors to birds heading south for the winter. Each visit will begin with a craft related to the topic of the day, time in the Garden’s different habitats, free play, and end with a story.
Pricing
$15 Members
$25 Nonmembers
Extra Child:Β $5 Members / $15 Nonmembers
Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Location
Peirce Education Rooms (Welcome Center)
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
Know Before You Go
Program suitable for children ages 3-6, each child (including siblings) must be registered and one adult caregiver must be present per 3 children.
Instructor(s)
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 Gardenβs 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.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, kindly give 48 hours notice to receive a refund, by calling the Garden at 412-444-4464.Β No refunds will be issued after that point.Β The Garden reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment, or in the event of severe weather.
thu24oct5:00 pmthu8:30 pmWhiskey Rebellion Festivalwith Brady Crytzer
Event Details
The Heritage Homestead at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden reflects Western Pennsylvaniaβs history and has a unique connection to the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790βs. Enjoy a
Event Details
The Heritage Homestead at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden reflects Western Pennsylvaniaβs history and has a unique connection to the Whiskey Rebellion of the 1790βs. Enjoy a local musical group playing jaunty tunes of early America while perusing local historical organizations, artisans and artists who will display information and offer examples of their period craftsmanship. Snacks reminiscent of the 1790βs will be available for purchase.
Local author and historian, Brady Crytzer, will describe the factors leading up to this tax protest, the characters involved and the significance to our region. A tour of the Walker-Ewing-Glass Log House and a whiskey/moonshine tasting from local distilleries will set the stage for the lecture.
Pricing
$35 Members
$45 Nonmembers
Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Location
Davidson Event Center (Upper Level)
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
Know Before You Go
This program will take place in the Davidson Event Center. A tour of the Walker-Ewing-Glass Log House will depart from there during the event.
This program is for guests age 21 years or older.
Whiskey and moonshine will be available to taste during the event. Non-alcoholic drink options will also be available.
Instructor(s)
With seven books to his credit, Brady J. Crytzer is the winner of the 2023 Judge Robert K. Woltz History Award. A specialist in frontier history, Crytzer is aΒ narrator and commentator on the hit cable series “Into the Wild Frontier” on NBC Peacock andΒ βOutlaws and Lawmenβ on FOX News. He has been featured on CSPANΒ and SiriusXM.
Crytzer is the host of the Telly Award Winning cable series Battlefield Pennsylvania on the PCN, and the winner of the Donna J. McKee and Donald S. Kelly Awards for Outstanding Scholarship and Service in History. His work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Journal of the American Revolution, Pennsylvania Heritage, Game News, and Muzzleloader Magazine. His work has been reviewed in Publisherβs Weekly, Booklist, The Journal of Southern History, The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, and TheΒ Journal of Military History.
Music
The Wayward Companions
The Wayward Companions transports their audiences back in time to the taverns and parlors of the 18thΒ century. With members from diverse musical backgrounds, they perform in period attire and play instrumental and vocal selections in a style familiar to Washington, Jefferson, and their contemporaries.
fri25oct1:00 pmfri3:00 pmCrafternoons
Event Details
Crafting is a great way to build community, and what better place for a crafting club than the beautiful setting of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Come as you are and
Event Details
Crafting is a great way to build community, and what better place for a crafting club than the beautiful setting of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Come as you are and join fellow members and volunteers to make art, enjoy each otherβs company, and possibly learn some new skills along the way. Any skill level is welcome. Participants are required to bring their own materials but are welcome to use any medium that appeals to them (as long as it does not involve fire or chemicals).
Down the road, we will form a smaller subset of crafters who will contribute to our knit/crochet community garden project for the 10th Anniversary Members-Only Exhibition on display July-October 2025.
Pricing
Crafternoons are free for Garden members and volunteers.
Not a member yet?Β Become a member today!
Location
Peirce Education Rooms (Welcome Center)
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
Know Before You Go
While sharing knowledge and techniques is highly encouraged, these are not instructional programs. Please come prepared to work on a project of your choosing!
Crafternoons will be held in the Peirce Education Rooms or Courtyard Garden, but may be moved to the Davidson Event Center based on availability.
sat26oct10:00 amsat12:00 pmFamily Fun Scarecrow Making
Event Details
Iβm a little scarecrow, ragged and worn I wear a hat and a shirt thatβs
Event Details
Iβm a little scarecrow,
ragged and worn
I wear a hat and a shirt thatβs torn
When the crows come,
I wave and shout
βAway from my garden! Get on out!β
Join Pittsburgh Botanic Garden educators to hear The Lonely Scarecrow by Tim Preston for inspiration and then each family will be given supplies and instructions on how to create your own take-home scarecrow. To personalize your scarecrow to your liking, we ask that you upcycle your kidsβ clothing for this fun fall activity.
Pricing
Member
$15 AdultΒ |Β $5 Child
Nonmember
$25 AdultΒ |Β $15 Child
Members please sign in to receive member discount.
Location
Peirce Education Rooms (Welcome Center)
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
Know Before You Go
This program is suitable for adults (18+) and children age 4 years and older if accompanied by an adult.
Participants should plan to bring child-size button-down shirt, pants, a hat and any other accessories you might like (ex: bandana, gloves, etc.). The Garden will supply cut poles, twine, burlap, waterproof paint markers, netting, hay and other recycled items.
sun27oct10:00 amsun4:00 pmFall Artisan Market
Event Details
Set against the stunning backdrop of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s fall foliage, the Fall Artisan Market offers a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the work of local artisans. This family-friendly
Event Details
Set against the stunning backdrop of Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s fall foliage, the Fall Artisan Market offers a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the work of local artisans. This family-friendly market includes a wide variety of vendors and is included with the price of daily admission.
Pricing
Fall Artisan Market is included with the price of daily admission.
Reserve timed tickets for easy entry when you arrive, or become a member to receive a year of member benefits including free admission.
Location
Davidson Event Center & Peirce Courtyard Garden
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
tue29oct11:00 amtue12:30 pmElectric Cart Garden Tours
Event Details
Join us for a guided electric cart tour, led by a knowledgeable staff member or volunteer docent, every Tuesday morning. This tour accommodates up to
Event Details
Join us for a guided electric cart tour, led by a knowledgeable staff member or volunteer docent, every Tuesday morning. This tour accommodates up to five guests and is designed to enhance the experience for those who may find it challenging to navigate the Garden’s terrain and pathways.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning beauty of the Allegheny Plateau while learning about the rich history of the Garden. This engaging experience is perfect for individuals and families looking to deepen their appreciation of this region and the Garden’s rich history.
Pricing
Tours are available for the price of daily admission.
Please reserve tickets for each person who will be on the tour. Spots are available on a first come, first served basis and groups may be combined if seats are available. Members may visit the Garden or reserve tours for free! Become a member today >
Location
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
799 Pinkerton Run Rd
Know Before You Go
One tour with up to five spots is available every Tuesday from September 17 – November 19. Smaller groups may be combined if seats are available.
Please register at least 48 hours in advance of your tour date.
Tours depart from the Welcome Center and will visit major highlights of the Garden. For visitor safety, there may be certain locations that are not accessible via electric cart.
Participants will need to sign a liability waiver upon arrival at the Garden. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden staff is not responsible for assisting visitors with loading or unloading from the vehicle.
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Membership
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members enjoy free admission, early announcements about the latest from the Garden, and discounts for events, education programs, subscriptions, merchandise and food in Canopy Cafe.
Donate
Your support allows the Garden to continue providing spaces of beauty, reclaiming and preserving the land, and offering education programs to learn about the natural world. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden has something of value for everyone!
Visit
Explore 65 acres of cultivated gardens and woodlands, join us for drop-in education programs and discover the wonders of the Allegheny Plateau ecoregion throughout all seasons. Plan your visit to Pittsburgh Botanic Garden today!
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info@pittsburghbotanicgarden.org
799 Pinkerton Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15071
412-444-4464