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Flowering Cherry (Prunus spp.) stand prominently alongside the Lotus Pond, and are currently flourishing with their characteristic ornamental blooms. These showy, white flowers typically don’t last long, so plan your visit soon to see them before they’re gone for the season!
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20mar1:00 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.
23mar10:00 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.
23mar7:30 pm9:00 pmNighttime Owl ProwlAges 8+
Event Details
Venture along the dark Garden paths to discover and learn about the owls that reside here. Join Shane Miller, from the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, in a
Event Details
Venture along the dark Garden paths to discover and learn about the owls that reside here. Join Shane Miller, from the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, in a guided walk through the Garden’s woodlands. With luck along this 1-mile hike, we will hear and maybe see one of these unique and majestic creatures of the night and who knows what else we may discover!
Pricing
Adult: Nonmembers $15 | Members $10
Child: $10 + Additional Child is $10 (Nonmembers) or $5 (Members)
Members, please sign in to receive discount. Children (17 and younger) must be accompanied by an adult. If you are an adult coming without a child, please purchase the adult ticket. If you are an adult bringing a child, please purchase the child with 1 adult ticket. For any additional children, please purchase the child (17 and under) ticket. For questions, please email Education Coordinator, Gina, at [email protected].
About the Instructor
Shane Miller is a naturalist and Environmental Education Specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.
Sarah Levinthal is a naturalist and Youth Educator with Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. This program is rain or shine. Accompanied children ages 8+ must have the ability to hike a mile, stand still and be very quiet to listen for signs of owls. Suitable for Scouts. Please be sure you have signed in to receive member registration discount.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 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.
24mar1:00 pm3:00 pmNatural Egg DyeingFree Drop-In Program
Event Details
Spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying a free, fun family activity! Join Pittsburgh Botanic Garden educators to learn how plants can be used to make natural dyes. Participants will choose between
Event Details
Spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying a free, fun family activity! Join Pittsburgh Botanic Garden educators to learn how plants can be used to make natural dyes. Participants will choose between dyes made from beets, cabbage, onion skins, turmeric, or blueberries to decorate two one-of-a-kind eggs! While your egg is submerged in the dye, create and decorate a basket to carry your eggs home.
Participants will also learn about oviparous animals (animals that lay eggs) through games, books and displays. All materials are provided while supplies last!
This program is included with regular daily admission – free for members! Not a member? Click here to join today!
About the Instructors
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
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Reserve Timed Tickets30mar10:00 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.
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.
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.
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 Tickets17apr1:00 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.
17apr4:30 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.
18apr6:30 pm8:00 pmNature's Patterns: A Visual Vocabulary for Garden Designwith W. Gary Smith
Event Details
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden partners with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to offer a revelatory exploration of the visual vocabulary of patterns in nature, art, and garden design. For more than
Event Details
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden partners with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to offer a revelatory exploration of the visual vocabulary of patterns in nature, art, and garden design. For more than 20 years, award-winning artist and landscape architect, W. Gary Smith has been assembling a thought-provoking collection of images. These visually stunning images will show how simple patterns occur over and over in a range of scales, from the microscopic to the entire universe – from a snail’s shell to the Milky Way! The presentation will enrich the way you look at your landscape and the world around you. This is a 60-minute presentation at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with plenty of time for Q&A and discussion. Doors open at 6pm, beverages provided.
Registration: $20
About the Instructor
W. Gary Smith is one of North America’s leading landscape designers and artists, specializing in landscapes that weave together ecological and cultural themes. The recipient of many national awards, his native plant gardens are featured in gardens across the country, including the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas and Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, among many others. In recent years, Gary’s focus has been on temporary works of environmental art, such as Carbon Cycle: An Earth Art Exhibit at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden.
This program is approved for 1.5 CEUs for landscape architects by LA CES. Please register with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to receive CEU.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Register with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical GardensCancellation Policy
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Education Policies
- All times are Eastern Time Zone.
- Cancellation Policy:
- Contact [email protected] or 412-441-4442 ext. 3925 to cancel a class registration.
- Up to two weeks before the class (or the first class date, for a multi-session class), you may receive a full refund minus a non-refundable $10 administrative fee.
- Up to 72 hours (3 days) before the class or the first class date, you may receive a 50% refund.
- Less than 72 hours (3 days) before the class or the first class date, there are no refunds.
- Phipps Adult Education classes are for individuals 18 years of age and older. Minors over age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a paid attendee of the class. Minors under age 16 are not permitted.
- Phipps reserves the right to substitute instructors when necessary.
- Mask and COVID-19 Policy: Masks are optional and welcome in Phipps classes when the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level in Allegheny County is in “Low” (green) or “Medium” (yellow). You can check Allegheny County’s current status here. Masks will be required when the level is “High” (Red). People with symptoms, a positive test or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should refrain from attending classes.
20apr9:00 am5:00 pmDogwood DaysFree with Admission
Event Details
Celebrate the blooming of the Garden’s Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) trees! As the season changes and temperatures rise, these fascinating native trees display brilliant white blooms throughout the Garden. Pittsburgh
Event Details
Celebrate the blooming of the Garden’s Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) trees! As the season changes and temperatures rise, these fascinating native trees display brilliant white blooms throughout the Garden. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden has over 500 catalogued specimens across our 65 acres, with a prominent stand along the Margaret Lawrence Simon Dogwood Meadow.
During Dogwood Days, enhance your visit with interactive activities, drop-in programming and more. Activities available during regular Garden hours, and details about drop-in programs are coming soon to our website and social media!
Follow the Garden for updates: Facebook (@PBGarden) Instagram (@pghbotanicgarden)
Dogwood Days is included with regular admission. If you are a Pittsburgh Botanic Garden member, your visit and activities are free! Join today to support the Garden and enjoy member benefits for a full year.
Timed tickets are encouraged, but not required to participate in Dogwood Days. For easy check-in when you arrive for your visit, reserve timed tickets below!
Evening Thyme: Don’t forget – during Spring/Summer hours, the Garden is open late on Wednesdays & Thursdays! Enjoy an evening visit April 24-25 until 7:00pm.
Dogwood Days at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is presented by Peoples Natural Gas
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Reserve Timed TicketsCancellation 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.
01may4:30 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.
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.
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.
18may10:00 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.
25may10:00 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.
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.
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.
14jun9:30 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
(Friday) 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.
19jun(jun 19)9:30 am21(jun 21)1:30 pmSupport Our Pollinators CampAges 4-7
Event Details
Celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning all about our local pollinators, the plants they visit, what they do for us and how to support them! Campers will enjoy 3 days
Event Details
Celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning all about our local pollinators, the plants they visit, what they do for us and how to support them! Campers will enjoy 3 days of adventuring through the Margaret Lawrence Simon Dogwood Meadow, the Garden’s apiary with working European honeybee hives, Hillside Pollinator Garden, arts and crafts, and time for free play.
Members $120 | Nonmembers $140 (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 3-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 each day.
Time
19 (Wednesday) 9:30 am - 21 (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.
25jun(jun 25)9:30 am27(jun 27)1:30 pmNature Play CampAges 4-7
Event Details
Enjoy 3 days of fun exploration of the various habitats at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! Ecosystems investigated include the Lotus Pond, Margaret Lawrence Simon Dogwood Meadow, Allegheny Plateau Woodland, and Carbon
Event Details
Enjoy 3 days of fun exploration of the various habitats at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! Ecosystems investigated include the Lotus Pond, Margaret Lawrence Simon Dogwood Meadow, Allegheny Plateau Woodland, and Carbon Cycle (an earth art exhibit in a formerly strip mined area). Campers will engage in pond study, bird watching, insect collecting, tree measuring, nature immersion and free play.
Members $120 | Nonmembers $140 (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 3-day, drop-off day camp. Please dress appropriately for the weather, participants will be outside exploring and playing most of the time. Each participant will need to bring their own lunch each day.
Time
25 (Tuesday) 9:30 am - 27 (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.
29jun10:00 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.
29jun10:00 am2:00 pmInternational Mud Day
Event Details
Celebrate International Mud Day at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! International Mud Day strives to bring children from all over the world together through the ground by allowing them to play in
Event Details
Celebrate International Mud Day at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! International Mud Day strives to bring children from all over the world together through the ground by allowing them to play in the mud. Families all over the world celebrate International Mud Day by getting really muddy and observing nature, the outdoors, and mess. Dress for mess and bring a towel. Accompanying adults may watch from a clean distance or participate in the muddy wonderfulness.
This program is included with the price of regular daily admission, free for Garden members!
Details
Please dress for a mess and bring a towel and/or change of clothes. There will be an area to rinse off and an area to change clothes. Children, 17 years old and under, must be accompanied by an adult over age 18. This is not a drop-off program. Accompanying adults may watch from a distance, or participate in the muddy fun!
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Reserve Timed TicketsCancellation 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 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.
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.
12jul1:00 pm2:00 pmMember & Volunteer Book ClubThe Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
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.
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.
16jul9:30 am1:30 pmGeocaching 101 CampAges 9-12
Event Details
Experience a whole new way to explore Pittsburgh Botanic Garden through geocaching! If geocaching is new to you,
Event Details
Experience a whole new way to explore Pittsburgh Botanic Garden through geocaching! If geocaching is new to you, this camp will introduce you to this easy and fun use of technology in finding hidden items. We will seek out the geocaches at the Garden and will provide the tools and techniques needed to go geocaching wherever you find yourself in the world. Campers will learn how to use GPS receivers and a compass, as well as the geocaching app that can be used on smartphones.
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.
18jul6:00 pm10:00 pmBlossom: The Pollinator Party
Event Details
Celebrate our local pollinators at Blossom: The Pollinator Party! Experience the sweet summer scents of our gardens and woodlands as you visit the pollinators’ favorite spaces. To add to the
Event Details
Celebrate our local pollinators at Blossom: The Pollinator Party! Experience the sweet summer scents of our gardens and woodlands as you visit the pollinators’ favorite spaces. To add to the excitement, this year’s Blossom takes place during David Rogers’ Big Bugs + Pollinators exhibit.
Join the Flutter and lend your name to the festivities in a special way! Commit to Blossom: The Pollinator Party at the Swallowtail or sponsorship level (Hummingbird, Hive & Honey, Nibbles & Nectar, or Queen Bee) by April 12 and you will help make this year’s garden party the event everyone is buzzing about! All Swallowtail patrons and sponsors will be included on the invitation and receive special recognition during the event.
Date & Time
Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 6:00 – 10:00pm
Attire
Make a statement in your pollinator-themed, garden chic attire! This event is held outdoors and you will be walking a short distance through the Garden.
Tickets
$350 Firefly (Available April 23)
$500 Swallowtail
$5,000 Hummingbird
$10,000 Hive & Honey – Dessert
$15,000 Nibbles & Nectar – Reception
$25,000 The Queen Bee – Presenting
How will proceeds be used?
Proceeds from Blossom will provide essential support for Pittsburgh Botanic Garden to maintain plant collections, offer educational programs, and continue to serve as a valuable community asset.
Not able to attend? If you’re unable to attend, a donation may be made at checkout or contact Gretchen Ecoff to discuss ways to support the Garden.
If you have any questions about Blossom: The Pollinator Party, please email Gretchen Ecoff at [email protected] or call (412)444-4464 ext. 242.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Reserve Your Spot
Reserve TicketsCancellation Policy
If you have questions about your reservation or the event, please email [email protected] or call (412) 444 – 4464 ext. 242.
20jul10:00 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.
23jul(jul 23)9:30 am26(jul 26)1:30 pmBig Bugs CampAges 8-11
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
23 (Tuesday) 9:30 am - 26 (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.
24jul4:30 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.
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.
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.
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.
21aug4:30 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.
24aug10:00 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.
31aug10:00 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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