So the ‘rents left, dropped you off in Oakland about a week ago with funds that,… So the ‘rents left, dropped you off in Oakland about a week ago with funds that, technically, should last you at least until you return home on Labor Day weekend. As we all know, budgeting money can get difficult when unexpected expenses like a late-night trip to Fuel and Fuddle or $5 bucks for a plastic cup at a shady South Oakland house party are thrown in.

Fear not, Cheap is back!

This weekend, you can delight in a trip over to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, free with your Pitt ID, courtesy of Pitt Arts. While you are there, you can check out their contribution to the bicentennial anniversary celebration of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Pittsburgh played a large role in the journey, as the place where the explorers constructed their boat and assembled the Corps of Discovery. Housed at Phipps until October 12 are plant specimens that proved vital to the mission, ensured Lewis and Clark’s survival and were discovered along the way.

There are other cheap Lewis and Clark events around the city – check out our online listings at www.pittnews.com to keep yourselves up to date.

And not everyone is a history buff – that’s why history isn’t the only major offered here. There are other botanical delights at the conservatory, as well. Walk around and take it all in.

After Phipps, journey across the street to Schenley Park and take a walk up Flagstaff Hill. Lounge on the grass or toss around a Frisbee as you enjoy the last few days of summer here in Oakland.