Children and parents will have a blast getting inspired by nature and engaging the senses at Young Artists in the Garden! Each week, this drop-in program includes activities like coloring, reading books, making a craft and playing games – all relating to a new garden topic. Bring a friend and join the fun in the Weisbrod Learning Pavilion, located in the Garden of the Five Senses.

Young Artists in the Garden is included with regular daily admission. Don’t forget – members visit free!

For details or questions about Young Artists in the Garden, please email Gina Walter (Education & Volunteer Coordinator) at [email protected].

Thank you to the following organizations for sponsoring this program:

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.

Breathe in the freshness and beauty of the Garden, and breathe out stress and tension. When you practice Tai Chi Qigong at the Garden, you awaken your senses to the natural world around you and feel rejuvenated in the presence of its harmony and vibrancy. Tai Chi Qigong is a practice of moving meditation involving simple movement patterns, rhythms and stillness. It quiets the mind, opens the heart and restores balance. Slow down, listen to, and nurture your body by finding your center, natural flow and resilience.

Members $20 | Nonmembers $25  (Please sign in to receive member discount)

About the Instructor

Gurney Bolster is a certified instructor of Tai Chi and Qigong and the founder of Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh. She has taught in the Pittsburgh area since 2010. Read more about Tai Chi for Health Pittsburgh >

No experience or equipment necessary. Please wear flat, comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and may be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.

Treat yourself to a daylong retreat at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden! Celebrate the first days of Fall and gather at the Garden 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. This retreat is suitable for all levels of experience and ability. Space is limited to allow for an intimate group experience.

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.