Day Trip to Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens

Trip | Available (Membership Required)

9000 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15237 United States
Kerr Fitness Center Roundabout
5/14/2025 (one day)
12:30 PM-6:30 PM EDT on Wed
$90.00 USD

Day Trip to Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens

Trip | Available (Membership Required)

Day Trip to Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

12:30-6:30pm

 

Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. – Rachel Carson

 

Come explore 65 acres of stunning gardens and serene woodlands in the breathtaking natural beauty of the Allegheny Plateau in southwestern Pennsylvania. This is a reclaimed strip mine, now transformed into gardens with something for everyone.  We will have a tour of the facility with expert leaders and educators.

 

12:30pm           Depart LaRoche

1:30pm             Arrive Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens in Oakdale

1:45pm             Guided narrated tour of outside areas possibly including the lotus pond, a pollinator garden, a dogwood meadow, and more

3:30pm             Tour ends--time for rest rooms and gift shop

4:15pm             Arrive at  412 Project-Wine and Dinery for dinner

6:00pm             Depart for La Roche

 

Menu will be selected starters, grilled chicken and shrimp, grilled vegetables, rice pilaf, dessert cake.   Coffee, tea and sodas included.  Cocktails, beer, and wine are at your own expense.

 

Trip includes guided tour of Pittsburgh Botanical Gardens, dinner, transportation, and all gratuities.

 

Cost of the Trip - $90 for members; You may bring a guest. Register for guests separately, guests are $100 per person. Deadline to register is May 8.