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Bus Trip and Guided Tour of Pollinator and Bird Garden in The Arboretum at Penn State, July 25, 2024 8:00AM

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Date

July 25, 2024

Location

Off-Site Location

Name

Bus Trip and Guided Tour of Pollinator and Bird Garden in The Arboretum at Penn State

Description

Instructor: Harland Patch

Thurs., Jul. 25 | 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. [including travel time]

$80 members | $85 nonmembers | $17 optional lunch (option to add lunch will appear once tickets have been added to your cart)
Begins and ends at Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park

Objective: to experience a thoughtfully designed bird and pollinator garden up close
Level: beginner to intermediate 
Prerequisites: None

Registration cut off date: July 10

Join us on a bus trip to visit the Pollinator and Bird Garden in The Arboretum at Penn State. Completed in 2021, the three acre garden was designed to attract the many insect pollinator species and both resident and migratory birds in our region. The garden serves as a site for scholarly research and educational activities at the University. As such, it incorporates extensive beds of pollinator- and bird-friendly plants, water features, beehives, agricultural beds, and an orchard. This visit will include a guided tour of the gardens and a talk with Penn State students to learn about their ongoing research, including their use of AI devices and some work they are doing on bee nesting habitat.

Price includes guided tour and chartered bus with restroom and WiFi. Optional boxed lunches will be provided by Phipps, select from the choices available after adding a ticket to your cart. 

Optional lunches will be provided by Phipps and include:

  • Whole Wheat Wrap (choose from roasted turkey breast or thinly sliced marinated eggplant – when you add a ticket) 
  • House Side Salad with House Dressing 
  • Whole Fruit 
  • Freshly Baked Cookie 

NOTE: Please pack a lunch if you do not add one to your ticket. We will not stop for lunch. 

Water will be available to fill up a water bottle, so please bring your own refillable water bottle. Feel free to pack other beverages for yourself and stop for coffee before joining the bus. In order to have as much time in the gardens as possible, we will be keeping our stops to a minimum.   

This is a rain or shine event, be prepared for time spent outside and lots of walking to admire the gardens.

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

Photo credit: Rob Cardillo Photography

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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.
  • If you have a food allergy and order a lunch, please note any details at checkout, or check with the education department at edu@phipps.conservatory.org or 412-441-4442 before class with any questions. In-class adjustments may not be possible.
  • 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.

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