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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🌱This Week at Phipps, create a delicious plant forward meal, learn all of the essential skills to save plant seeds and bring your kiddos to a nature inspired story time!🌱 Read more: buff.ly/gZREb0q Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

🍓🥦Let your kiddos explore nature's connection to fresh foods in Phipps' Play Farmer's Market!🍓🥦 Located in our Gallery Room, children can play with an array of toy fruits and vegetables, add them to carts and even check out at a toy register!😊 Learn more: buff.ly/rcOtPo8 Photos © Rob Larson

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

☀There's nothing quite like golden hour in the Outdoor Garden. ☀ From dawn until dusk, this outdoor space is an oasis of lush foliage, bright blooms and serene scenery! On select dates, the Outdoor Garden is free and open for guests to relax and recharge!😍🌸 Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🌙Vintage Mixer Night at Phipps returns on Thurs., Aug. 20!🌙 The best and most eco-friendly addition to your home is the vintage discovery — and that’s why for one special evening, Phipps and PGH Vintage Mixer are back for a market under glass! 🌸🍄 Visit: buff.ly/ZsjmH9c Photos © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🎶🌵This Week at Phipps, enjoy an evening of sensational jazz music with the legendary Roger Humphries, attend the farewell celebration for our beloved Agave americana and meet some adorable bunnies from Rabbit Wranglers!🌵🎶 Read more: buff.ly/vPvp1Q3 Photos © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

🐇Don't miss our LAST Hoppy Hour with Rabbit Wranglers on Sat., July 25!🐇 Join us from 10:30 a.m. - noon in our lust Tropical Forest, to meet our friends from Rabbit Wranglers and their adorable rescue rabbits!🌸🐰 Visit: buff.ly/e0TozRj Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🌸🥁LAST CHANCE: Get your tickets today for Jazz in the Garden on July 23!🥁🌸 Join us on Thurs., July 23 to enjoy the sensational sounds of jazz legend Roger Humphries and the R.H. Factor Band set against a beautiful botanical backdrop! Visit: buff.ly/engzRuf Photo © Kesha Silvers

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🍅This year's Summer Short Course: Saving Seeds is just around the corner!🍅 Join Phipps and Penn State Extension on Tues., July 28 for a full day of seed saving fun. Learn essential skills to save seeds from plants in our local landscape! Visit: buff.ly/048UchB Photo © Kitoko Chargois

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🐰Our White Rabbit is HOPPING to see you soon!🐰 Dressed to impress and waiting for you, the iconic White Rabbit is ready to welcome you into our wild, whimsical and weird Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland today!🐇🍄✨ Visit: buff.ly/9FGvN2M Photos © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🌸This Week at Phipps, bring your kiddos to a nature-themed story time, build a bouquet with our friends at Sol Patch Garden and enjoy a brief nature retreat inspired by Shinrin-yoku practices!🌸 Read more: buff.ly/suBoWzN Photos © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

🍓🥕Explore the topics of this year's Summer Short Course: Saving Seeds!🥕🍓 On Tues., July 28, spend the day with Phipps and Penn State Extension to learn all of the essential skills and rationale for saving seeds from edible, native and woody plants in our landscape. Register: buff.ly/048UchB

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The blooms are bursting in the glasshouse this summer! Swipe ➡ to see some of our most gorgeous blooms featured in our Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. ➡ Visit: buff.ly/7pj6b3P Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🌵✨This Week at Phipps, explore the whimsy of our Wonderland Family Fun Night, create your own cactus out of felt and meet adorable bunnies from our friends at Rabbit Wranglers!✨🌵 Read more: buff.ly/saLsbDy Photos © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

🐇Join us on Sat., July 11 and 25 for Hoppy Hour with Rabbit Wranglers!🐇 From 10:30 a.m. - noon, don't miss the chance to learn about our visiting bunnies, talk to the rescue's volunteers and explore our Summer Flower Show displays! Visit: buff.ly/HaKCxv4 Photo © Paul Vladuchick

A person in a yellow t-shirt smiles as they hold a shorthaired white rabbit with red eyes, grey ears and a gray nose in front of leafy green foliage and pink blooms.

A close up view of a shorthaired white rabbit with red eyes, grey ears and a gray nose standing near leafy greens in a pen.

A close up view of a white and grey rabbit in a pen, picking from a small pile of grass or hay.

A close up view of two rabbits in a pen. On the left is a shorthaired rabbit with blended blackish brown fur standing in a bin. On the right is a longhaired dark grey rabbit standing next to the it.

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

From all of us at Phipps, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday!😊🌸 Phipps Conservatory will be open Sat., July 4 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Plan a visit today with the link below! Visit: buff.ly/g0AREzv Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

An exterior view of Phipps' front entrance and front lawn with grass, shrubbery and vibrant garden beds along the walkway leading to the entrance. A bright blue sky with puffy white clouds is visible in the background.

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Adiós Agave Night is Fri., July 24!🌵 Wish our Agave americana farewell with an evening of agave inspire beverages, interesting plant history and stunning summer displays! The first 300 guests to arrive at 5 p.m. or later can receive a FREE succulent! More: buff.ly/tUpUnwL Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

An upward view of the Agave americana growing upwards and through an opening in the Desert Room's glass ceiling. Blue skies peek through the opening, with the full height of the plant obscured at this angle by the remaining metal architecture and glass of the ceiling.

An exterior image of Phipps' glasshouse from the Japanese Courtyard Garden. From the roof of the glasshouse, the Agave americana can be seen growing through the Desert Room's ceiling with bright, blue skies behind it. A person can be seen walking through this outdoor garden space surrounded by displayed bonsai specimens and large trees.

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Check out the next recipe of our Teatime Treats series!🍴 While not a typical teatime offering, skewers are an easy finger food that can add unique flair to any gathering! In this this recipe, learn how to create a delicious tangy marinade for your own custom grilled skewers! Visit: buff.ly/hQlFt4K

A platter of vibrant grilled skewers featuring chicken and apple slices with bursts of red currants on the dish around them. The plate is sitting upon a wooden surface with a faded blue paint.

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🌼This Week at Phipps, enjoy learning about medicinal, edible and native plants, bring your children to a nature inspired story time and explore the whimsical world of our Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!🌼 Read more: buff.ly/xVrNuQ5 Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Tick-tock, tick-tock—it's weekend o'clock!⏰ Its to visit Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! Fill your weekend with whimsically wild displays as you explore this beloved story! Visit: buff.ly/jTgenMI Photo © Paul Vladuchick

Close up view of the topiary White Rabbit holding a gold pocket watch. The rabbit's torso is visible and features a waist coat, jacket and brown trousers that were handcrafted and primarily made of plant material.

A larger-than-life golden pocket watch hanging in front of the colorful streamers, playing cards and an illustration of Alice to represent her falling down the rabbit hole.

A black and white clock face that is perpetually stuck at six o'clock. The hour hand of this clock is in the shape of a small fork and the minute hand the shape of a butter knife. Framing this the clock face is a variety of vibrant dried foliage.

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Have you gotten tickets to Phipps' Wonderland Family Fun Night yet?🤔 On Fri., July 10 from 5 - 8 p.m., enter the magical world of Wonderland to enjoy game stations, circus acts, pot-a-plant, Alice in Wonderland inspired airbrush tattoos and more!✨️🍄 Visit: buff.ly/IGZu4mq Photo © Paul Vladuchick

Inspired by the Mad Hatter's tea party, this table display features a large topiary top hat, vibrant and checkered dishware, teatime treats, growing mushrooms and a topiary dormouse. Beyond this table and out of focus, lush foliage surrounds vibrant flower pots as colorful paper lanterns hang overhead.

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Let's take a look at one of the very first photos of the Victoria water lilies at Phipps The first image featured in this post was captured in 1898, showcasing teen Angie Means standing on a giant water lily (Victoria regia) in our Victoria Room. 🪷 Visit: buff.ly/zKUGViV Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

A historic black and white image of a woman in a long white dress, standing on a giant water lily pad in the Victoria Room pond. She is surrounded by several other large lily pads, and large leafy greenery on the edge of the pond.

An illuminated evening in Phipps' present day Victoria Room pond, featuring over a dozen of the same giant water lilies in the previous image. There are several smaller species of water lilies surrounding the larger lily pads as lush greenery sits on the edge of the pond.

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🎶🌸Jazz in the Garden returns to Phipps on Thurs., July 23!🌸🎶 Enjoy evenings of light refreshments and botanical beauty as Roger Humphries, Tony Campbell and Hugo Cruz and the Caminos perform smooth music all summer long! Visit: buff.ly/ZRGng2Q Photo © Kesha Silvers Photography

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland uses almost 200 unique plants to brings Lewis Carroll's whimsical and wacky world to life! Explore endless plant in this Wonderland experience! Plan a visit: buff.ly/eRTnR23 Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

♥️The Queen of Hearts is requesting your presence in the royal courtyard!♥️ Don't make her upset—head into the South Conservatory to meet the Queen amongst lush blooms, stunning castle and terrific card soldiers!♥️♠️♦️♣️ Visit: buff.ly/eRTnR23 Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

It's officially summer!😎☀ The summer solstice, or when the North Pole is at its maximum tilt (about 23.5 degrees) toward the Sun, took place this morning and marks the start of summer. As the longest day, with just over 15 hours of daylight, we hope you can enjoy soaking up some sunshine outdoors!💛

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

As the sun begins to set, Wonderland comes to life.🤩✨ Open until 10 p.m. on Fridays, Phipps invites guests to take an evening stroll through the spectacular and bizarre displays of our Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Visit: buff.ly/DBNR1KE Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Bring the whimsy of Wonderland into your home with a visit to The Shop at Phipps!🤩 This summer, discover spectacular items inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". From adorable white rabbit décor to mystical garden sculptures, you'll love exploring our beautiful shop!🍄🌸🐰

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Don't forget— Hoppy Hour with Rabbit Wranglers is THIS SATURDAY!🐇 Enhance your Summer Flower Show visit with an exciting meet and greet with Rabbit Wranglers! Guests can stop by our to meet adorable rescue rabbits, talk with volunteers and more.😊 Visit: buff.ly/ZBORYv2 Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🌸This Week at Phipps, explore the language of flowers, bring your kiddos to a nature-inspired story time and meet adorable rescue rabbits in our lush Tropical Forest!🌸 Read more: buff.ly/47oVOQY Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Have you ever wondered what the 10/6 tag on Mad Hatter's hat meant?🤔 Originally brought to life by illustrator Sir John Tenniel, 10/6 represents 10 shillings and 6 pence from the pre-decimal British currency, which was used at the time of publication. Visit: buff.ly/FERi8uH Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This delightful show features real-life plants that are just as curious as Alice's journey through Wonderland. Step into our Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to explore the fantastic florals, bizarre botanicals and more today!🌼 Visit: buff.ly/FERi8uH Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

During our rare triple agave in bloom event, this plant otherwise known as Agave americana, has grown beyond the limits of our Desert Room ceiling—which can now be seen from the Japanese Courtyard Garden! Plan a visit to explore this extraordinary phenomenon. Visit: buff.ly/fW2x09s

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It's time to visit the White Rabbit!😲⏰ The White Rabbit keeps checking his watch to see what time you'll arrive. Visit today so you both can make it in time to visit the spectacular Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!🐰🌸 Visit: buff.ly/FERi8uH Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

✨🍄This Week at Phipps, explore the art of pyrography on polypore mushrooms, learn how to use existing site material in your garden designs and attend La Fleur at Phipps!🍄✨ Read more: buff.ly/XyFXiRW Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

In the blink of an eye, our Victoria waterlilies have more than doubled in size!🪷🤯 Roughly the size of dinner plates just a few weeks ago, these specimens are now measuring over 40 inches in diameter! We can't to watch these beauties grow all summer long!🤩 Visit: buff.ly/FERi8uH

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈Fri., June 26: Phipps After Dark: Pittsburgh Pride Night!🏳️‍⚧️ At this inclusive gathering under glass, guests are invited to celebrate Pride in style! Grab a drink at our cash bar, dance to exciting music and visit Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! Get tickets: buff.ly/85mzOOE

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Did you know that the last time we had Victoria waterlilies was in 2015?🧐 Summer Flower Show: Weird and Wonderful featured these spectacular specimens which had been grown from seed—just like the ones in our glasshouse today!🤩🪷 Visit: buff.ly/FERi8uH Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The magic of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will greet you before you even reach the door!🤩 As you walk down the path to our Welcome Center, enjoy card suits created with florals, a photo op station of an oversized chair with colorful pinwheels and stunning summer blooms. Visit: buff.ly/FERi8uH

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Explore the natural world through wonder and play in our Discovery Garden!😊☀ With features including percussion instruments, watering cans, magnifying glasses and our new bee hotel, take a closer look and connect with the wild world in new and exciting ways! Visit: buff.ly/fW2x09s

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The Queen of Hearts requests your presence at our selfie station! 😍📸 In the South Conservatory, simply set a timer on your phone's camera, place the phone onto the selfie shelf and then strike a pose to look like royalty! ♥️👑Share these magical memories with us by using the hashtag #AliceAtPhipps!👑️

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🌱This Week at Phipps, create a miniature succulent garden in a moss tea cup, explore the unique roles of moths in the garden and visit Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!🌱 Read more: buff.ly/UZtzjlC Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Our Mock Turtle is sad you haven't come to visit him yet...🥺 This flippered friend along with other extraordinary characters from the beloved Alice in Wonderland book are waiting to meet you! 🐢Don't keep him waiting—plan a visit today!🐢 Photo © Paul g. Wiegman and Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🫖Discover how to create delicious teatime treats with our new summer story series!🫖 Adapted from Chef Doug Heilman, this story features a recipe for Lemon Posset! These beautiful and refreshing bites are sure to impress your friends and family at your next summer gathering Visit: buff.ly/tkNWFJo

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Our summer blooms look so pretty in pink. 💗🌸🌷 Petunias, impatiens and more dazzle under our glasshouse this season. Their vibrant hues compliment the topsy turvy topiaries inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in our garden displays. Photos © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Have you met all of our fantastic topiaries yet? 😊👋 As you explore the Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, say hello to the iconic characters such as the Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Queen of Hearts and more. Visit: buff.ly/tqdVxwj Photo © Paul Vladuchick

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

✨Enjoy FREE admission to Phipps on Mon., June 1!✨ To kick off our participation in the RAD Pass program, we are pleased to offer free admission for guests to enjoy our Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, plant collections and more! Visit: buff.ly/AXPOkRY Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🌼This Week at Phipps, view stunning illustrations of fungi species in diverse habitats, bring your kiddos to a nature-themed story time and explore our new Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!🌼 Read more: buff.ly/L7FWya4 Photo © Paul g. Wiegman

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

We at Phipps Conservatory would like to wish you all a safe and meaningful holiday. Phipps will be open today, Mon., May 25, from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Click the link below to plan a visit. Learn more: buff.ly/hrqrq9e

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

🥳Discovery Garden Day is finally here!🥳 Today from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., families are invited to celebrate nature and our new Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland as we officially open Phipps' interactive sensory garden for the summer!😊🌱 Visit: buff.ly/fQpmxQ2 Photos © Kitoko Chargois

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Meet adorable rabbits during our Summer Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!🐰 Our friends at Rabbit Wranglers will be in our Tropical Forest with several rescue rabbits waiting to say hello! Explore stunning displays and meet adorable furry friends on select dates. Visit: buff.ly/jDEwK1O

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