Paw Paw Party at Garden Dreams – Pittsburgh, PA
Paw Paw Party at Garden Dreams – Pittsburgh, PA
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Pittsburgh, PA. Happening on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Garden Dreams. Doors open at 4:00 PM.
Have you ever tasted a pawpaw? Do you know what a pawpaw is? Come to Garden Dreams to sample local pawpaws as they ripen.
Gabrielle Marsden will explain their anachronistic ways and discuss the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly. A miracle happened this year when a zebra swallowtail showed up in Greenfield and laid eggs for the first time (that we know of) in 87 years. Learn about how you can help re-establish a zebra swallowtail population in Pittsburgh.
This is FREE because everyone should have a chance to taste the largest native fruit in North America. Donations towards restoring the zebra swallowtail butterfly are welcome.
Parking: There is limited on street parking. Can park at park’n’ride lot at Hamnett Station.
If traveling by Bus: Garden Dreams is one block from Busway. Hamnet Station. 61A.
Accessibility: Site entrance accessible by sidewalk, then gravel driveway to greenhouse. Greenhouse has limited paved concrete access. While gardens are uneven grass surfaces
Restroom info: 1 regular portajohn
Drinking water: Bring a water bottle. Water available from a sink
Location address: 806 Holland Ave in Wilkinsburg
This event is co-presented by our friends at 3 Rivers Outdoor Company and CoStar Brewing.
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