Spend me outdoors exploring gardens and woodlands during Hearts in the Garden February 7-16 at Pisburgh Botanic Garden

One of the Hearts in the Garden Displays Credit all photos: Scott Goldsmith

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden invites all nature lovers to visit and discover the unique heart-shaped additions throughout its 65 acres of gardens and woodlands. Starting February 7, visitors to the Garden can pick up a clue sheet to help them find hidden hearts.

The Garden’s Horticulture and Conservation team are using natural and found materials to craft heart-shaped designs along the Garden’s pathways. Hearts in the Garden will be on display February 7-16 and is included with daily admission to the Garden. Visitors can also enjoy heart-themed specials in Canopy Café and shop for nature inspired merchandise along with spring gardening tools, seeds and décor

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Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is located at 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Pittsburgh 15071. Garden features include Garden of the Five Senses, Allegheny Plateau Woodlands, and Hillside Pollinator Garden. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit PittsburghBotanicGarden.org or call 412-444-4464. Fall/Winter hours are Tuesday - Sunday 9 am – 5 pm; Monday Closed. Canopy Café is open Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 3 pm, full lunch menu served 11 am – 2 pm.

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ABOUT PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN

In addition to ongoing conservation efforts such as mitigating acid mine drainage and reforestation projects, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden provides 65 acres of cultivated gardens and woodlands for the public to connect to plants. Through this innate experience: young minds are engaged, gardeners are inspired, and all visitors find a sense of calm. Throughout 2025, the Garden is celebrating 10 years of welcoming visitors with a variety of special events and an aerial art installation. For more information, go to PittsburghBotanicGarden.org.

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