For Homeschoolers
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 03/17/2020
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Note: Every individual over the age 2 must register and pay $5 admission fee to enter the classroom, including siblings and parents.
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AGES 3 – 6
AGES 6 – 9 AND 10 – 13
Animals in the City
TUES., SEPT. 17; 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 3 – 6
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
PALM CIRCLE IN TROPICAL FOREST CUBA
Learn about the types of wildlife that live in urban habitats.
What Is a Plant?
TUES., OCT. 15; 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 3 – 6
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
PALM CIRCLE IN TROPICAL FOREST CUBA
Celebrate the end of the planting season and investigate the parts of the plant.
History of the Garden Railroad — Come in Costume!
TUES., NOV. 19; 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 3 – 6
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
PALM CIRCLE IN TROPICAL FOREST CUBA
Learn about the history of the Garden Railroad at Phipps. Feel free to dress up like a railroad worker or conductor!
Eco-Art
TUES., JAN. 21; 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 3 – 6
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
PALM CIRCLE IN TROPICAL FOREST CUBA
Be inspired by the beauty of nature at Phipps, and paint your own masterpiece!
ABC Nature and Me
TUES., FEB. 18; 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 3 – 6
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
PALM CIRCLE IN TROPICAL FOREST CUBA
Connect with nature as we investigate the alphabet in the Tropical Forest.
Seasons of the Year
TUES., MARCH 17; 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 3 – 6
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
PALM CIRCLE IN TROPICAL FOREST CUBA
Explore the seasonal changes in the Pittsburgh climate.
Urban Wildlife Monitoring
TUES., SEPT. 17
AGES 6 – 9: 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 P.M.
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES CLASSROOM
We may think of ourselves as separate from nature, but even our big cities are still right in the middle of it! Learn what sorts of wildlife live in urban environments and explore some of the latest research tools used to study the animals that live alongside us.
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Ages 6 – 9: 1 – 2 p.m.
Ages 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
What Makes a Plant a Plant?
TUES., OCT. 15
AGES 6 – 9: 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 P.M.
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES CLASSROOM
Explore the biology of plants and the unique ways they adapt to their environments.
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Ages 6 – 9: 1 – 2 p.m.
Ages 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
History of Phipps — Come in Costume!
TUES., NOV. 19
AGES 6 – 9: 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 P.M.
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES CLASSROOM
Dress up like your favorite era of Phipps' 125-year history for an exciting historical tour of Phipps Conservatory. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about Pittsburgh at the turn of the century and discover modern-day sustainability efforts.
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Ages 6 – 9: 1 – 2 p.m.
Ages 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Eco-Art
TUES., JAN. 21
AGES 6 – 9: 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 P.M.
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES CLASSROOM
Let’s explore the connections between plant biodiversity and Cuban artists. Be inspired by the beauty of nature and create your own masterpiece!
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Ages 6 – 9: 1 – 2 p.m.
Ages 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Nature Writing
TUES., FEB. 18
AGES 6 – 9: 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 P.M.
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES CLASSROOM
Dive into poetry and its connection to nature! Students will have the opportunity to explore poetry and scientific writing principles.
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Ages 6 – 9: 1 – 2 p.m.
Ages 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Nature’s Sense of Timing
TUES., MARCH 17
AGES 6 – 9: 1 – 2 P.M.
AGES 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 P.M.
$5 PER PERSON (CHILD OR ADULT)
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES CLASSROOM
Did you ever wonder why plants bloom in the spring? Explore phenology — the fascinating study of the connections between plants and seasonal changes.
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Ages 6 – 9: 1 – 2 p.m.
Ages 10 – 13: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Parents' Corner
What Is Your Family's Favorite Outdoor Activity or Craft?
You've spent lots of time learning together as a family — and we want to hear from you! Submit up to 80 words and a photo describing your favorite outdoor activity or nature craft to us via email at scied@phipps.conservatory.org. We'll pick our favorite and share it on this page!
Phipps homeschool programming is planned with oversight from the Phipps Educational Advisory Committee for Charter and Homeschools.
Phipps Educational Advisory Committee for Charter and Homeschools
The Phipps Educational Advisory Committee for Charter and Homeschools (PEACCH) is a group of educators who meet regularly during the school year to foster collaboration and learning across schools and museums. The committee is made of home and charter school educators and museum educators in the Pittsburgh area.
**Homeshool Days Third Tuesdays each month starts September 17, 2019 through March 17, 2020
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.