by Andy Quayle | Oct 28, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has become the first institution worldwide to achieve WELL Platinum Pilot Certification — the highest rating awarded by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) — for the Center for Sustainable...
by Andy Quayle | Jun 8, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce that it has received a 2014 Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) Community Development Award for Homegrown, a new edible garden outreach initiative. Presented annually at the...
by Andy Quayle | Jun 7, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Sustainability Excellence Award in the Programming category from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) PIC Green Network. Established to educate,...
by Andy Quayle | May 19, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. — Beginning on June 4, 2014, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will present Farmers at Phipps every Wednesday from 2:30-6:30 p.m. through the last week of October. Now in its sixth year, this vibrant farmers’ market on the public garden’s...
by Andy Quayle | Mar 3, 2014 | Generally Cool Stuff
Pittsburgh, Pa. — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens of Pittsburgh, Pa., as a National Medal for Museum and Library Service finalist. The National Medal, the nation’s highest honor conferred on...