Upcoming Presentations
Sat. Feb. 19, 2011    10:00 am – 11:00 am             Herbal Aromatherapy
Learn how to make soothing herbal aromatherapy bath salts.
Moon Township Library, 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 100, Moon Twp, PA
www.moonlibrary.org    412-269-0334
Sun. Feb. 20, 2011      1:30 pm      ChocoLOT!
Chocolate really does grow on trees – the history of chocolate will be discussed and tasted! Free with Phipps paid admission.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
www.Phippsconservatory.org       412-622-6914
Invasive Plants:
This class will discuss the problems that invasive plants cause, identification of invasive plants, their removal, and replacement with native plants.
Cost: $60 for Phipps members: $90 for nonmembers
Tuesday evenings: March 15, 22, and 29, 2011          7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park, 1059 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232
www.phippsconservatory.org       412-441-4442
Sun. March 20, 2011        1:30 pm          Spring Wildflowers
Native PA spring wildflowers are just starting to bloom – learn which flowers to look for. Free with Phipps paid admission.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
www.Phippsconservatory.org       412-622-6914
Sun. April 10, 2011     1:30 pm       Earth Aware
Earth Day is April 22 – ways that we can all minimize our impact on Mother Earth will be presented. Free with Phipps paid admission.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
www.phippsconservatory.org           412-622-6914
Fri. April 29, 2011     8:30 am – 3:30 pm        Riparian Buffer Workshop:
PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will be conducting their annual Plants for Riparian Buffers Workshop. The workshop is free and open to all citizens and topics include an overview of riparian buffers, native plants, invasive plants, control of invasive plants, building better riparian buffers, and plant identification. This will be the tenth annual workshop and will be hosted by DCNR at the Raccoon Creek State Park Wildflower Reserve in Beaver County. The Raccoon Creek Watershed Association also participates in the workshop. The DEP is represented by Everald McDonald (DEP Bureau of Watershed Management), Annette Paluh (DEP Environmental Cleanup Program) and Greg Holesh (DEP Bureau of Watershed Management). (Contact Greg Holesh (412) 442-4271).
Tues. May 24, 2011      7:30 pm               Pollinators
Longvue Garden Club –
Northmonth Presbyterian Church
Sat. June 25, 2011      1:30 pm    Butterfly Habitat Gardening
To attract and keep butterflies visiting your garden, you need to provide the right plants for all life stages. Free with Phipps paid admission.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
www.phippsconservatory.org      412-622-6914
Sun. July 24, 2011     1:30 pm      Reuse/Recycle
Can you reuse something instead of recycling it? Are there earth-friendly, sustainable alternative products available for your needs?
Free with Phipps paid admission.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
www.phippsconservatory.org       412-622-6914
Sun. August 21, 2011    1:30 pm      Reuse/Recycle
Can you reuse something instead of recycling it? Are there earth-friendly, sustainable alternative products available for your needs?
Free with Phipps paid admission.
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
www.phippsconservatory.org       412-622-6914
Wed. September 28, 2011Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Magical Mystery Herbs
Herbal Times Club
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