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Plant Identification Walk: Grasses and Perennials for Texture , August 24, 2024 10:00AM

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Date

August 24, 2024

Location

Off-Site Location

Name

Plant Identification Walk: Grasses and Perennials for Texture 

Description

Instructor: Joshua Beblo

Sat., Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

$25 members | $30 nonmembers
Meets at Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park

Objective: To be familiar with a variety of plants and their uses in Pittsburgh landscapes
Level: beginner to intermediate
Prerequisites: None

The best way to learn about new plants is to see them firsthand in the landscape. On each Saturday walk, landscape architecture instructor and plantsman Joshua Beblo will introduce you to dozens of plants in the landscape. Walks will focus on different themes, and any plants you pass are fair game for identification and discussion. Tune in to the wonderful world of plants all around you. Please be prepared for walking outside for the duration of the course, with proper footwear and weather appropriate clothing. Additional walk details will be sent out to registered students.

Ecological Gardening Certificate and Landscape and Garden Design Certificate elective. Approved for 2.0 CEUs for landscape architects by LA CES.

Photo credit: Paul g Wiegman

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I hereby grant to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc. (“Phipps”) the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission in respect of photographic portraits, editorial or any pictures Phipps had taken of me or in which I may be included with others, to copyright the same; to re-use, publish and republish the same in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other photographs, and in conjunction with any printed matter, in any and all media now or hereafter known, and for any other purpose whatsoever, for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising and trade, or any other purpose whatsoever with restriction as to alteration; from time to time, or reproductions thereof in color, black and white or otherwise made through any media. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. I hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless Phipps, its legal representatives or assigns and all persons acting under its permission or authority, from any liability in connection with the use of the photographs as aforesaid or by virtue of any alteration, processing or use thereof in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, as well as any publication thereof. I understand that the photographs taken by Phipps will be included into stock files. I agree that the photographs, the transparencies thereof and the rights to copyright the same shall be the sole property of Phipps, with full right of lawful disposition in any manner. I hereby grant permission to Phipps to use the photographs in audio-visual-web page and printed materials without compensation or approval rights. Please call 412/441-4442 ext. 3925 or email with questions.
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Phipps Adult Education Policies

  • All times are Eastern Time Zone.
  • Cancellation Policy:
    • Contact edu@phipps.conservatory.org or 412-441-4442 ext. 3925 to cancel a class registration.
    • Up to two weeks before the class (or the first class date, for a multi-session class), you may receive a full refund minus a non-refundable $10 administrative fee.
    • Up to 72 hours (3 days) before the class or the first class date, you may receive a 50% refund.
    • Less than 72 hours (3 days) before the class or the first class date, there are no refunds.
  • Phipps Adult Education classes are for individuals 18 years of age and older. Minors over age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also a paid attendee of the class. Minors under age 16 are not permitted.
  • Phipps reserves the right to substitute instructors when necessary.
  • Mask and COVID-19 Policy: Masks are optional and welcome in Phipps classes when the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level in Allegheny County is in “Low” (green) or “Medium” (yellow). You can check Allegheny County’s current status here. Masks will be required when the level is “High” (Red). People with symptoms, a positive test or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should refrain from attending classes.