Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

September 26, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (ET)

799 Pinkerton Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15071

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Member Price: $99 USD
Non-Member Price: $199 USD

Online registration for this event will close September 12, 2025, after this date onsite registration will be possible for an additional fee.
Full refunds are available for cancellations up until September 12, after this date no refunds will be given for cancellations or no-shows. Lunch is included with your registration.

Focus: Behind-the-Scenes of Operations

Making it Fun! As a young garden, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden strives for excellence while providing modern, playful experiences for staff and visitors alike. Public gardens are known to be places of serenity and learning; however, it is equally important to give people a place to have simple fun. During this Regional Learning Day, participants will get insight into strategies the Garden uses through thoughtful programming, employee enrichment, and community engagement that enable memorable fun!

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM – Welcome Reception
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Presentation
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM – Group Tours
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch & Break
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Group Presentations
2:15 PM  – 2:30 PM – Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Panel discussions & closing
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Attendees are free to enjoy the Gardens
Please note that the above schedule is subject to change.

Optional Pre-Event Happy Hour, Thursday, September 25, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM $35 (USD) to Attend, Registration Required
Join us at for an evening of socialization while enjoying seasonal food and drinks. This happy hour will be held at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s Walker-Ewing-Glass Log House, a house rich with history involving the Revolutionary War and Whiskey Rebellion. There will be opportunities to learn about the house and its history – two important elements of the educational programming happening at the Garden.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, located in the Southwestern region of Pennsylvania, just outside of the City of Pittsburgh, spans 460 acres, with 65 acres open and accessible to the public. Natural areas of the Garden including the Woodlands, Lotus Pond, and the Magaret L. Simon Dogwood Meadow provide areas for cultivating plant collections, garden design, educational programs, and environmental conservation. This year, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is celebrating its 10th anniversary of welcoming visitors to explore the diverse landscapes of the Allegheny Plateau. Through ongoing conservation efforts, such as mitigating acid mine drainage and reforestation projects, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden aims to restore and preserve the region’s natural beauty, providing a sanctuary for both visitors and native flora and fauna.

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