Back to school season is upon us! As students return for the fall semester, we will welcome youth from 23 different schools throughout Allegheny County for STEM-focused, hands-on, and minds-on programs in Frick Park, the city's largest outdoor classroom. Students plant trees, improve stormwater management, and use digital tools such as the Frick Environmental Center Sustainability Dashboard that help to position them for academic and future professional success and actively improve the health of the park and our planet. Thank you to our partners at Comcast for generously investing in our environmental education programs! Learn more! https://lnkd.in/eW4jz2xM .
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Non-profit Organizations
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 3,817 followers
Your non-profit partner in the parks.
About us
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy was founded in December 1996 by a group of citizens concerned with the deteriorating conditions of Pittsburgh's historic city parks. A non-profit organization, the Parks Conservancy has worked closely with the City of Pittsburgh since 1998 under an official public-private partnership agreement to restore the city's four regional parks: Frick, Highland, Riverview, and Schenley. To date, the Parks Conservancy has raised $108 million toward park improvements. In addition to completing 17 major park improvement projects, stewarding over 1,700 acres, and working with thousands of volunteers annually, the Parks Conservancy has expanded into community and neighborhood parks as time and resources have permitted. The mission of the Parks Conservancy is to improve quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with government and the community. Projects and programs are conducted with respect for the environment, historic design, and the needs of our diverse region.
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http://www.pittsburghparks.org
External link for Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- ecological restoration, park restoration, volunteer coordination, and community building
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Primary
317 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, US
Employees at Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Updates
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Interested in joining our growing team? Check out the job posting for our new Operations and Programs Manager. In this exciting new role, you will have the chance to enhance our guest experience. Click below to apply today! https://lnkd.in/evusQsaq
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Kudos to Ross Chapman, our Chief of Operations and Park Equity at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, for delivering fantastic remarks at this evening’s NEXTpittsburgh NEXT10 event! His insights into the future of parks and the vital importance of accessibility were truly inspiring. A big thank you to NEXTpittsburgh for inviting us to participate in this important conversation about the future of our city's green spaces. We’re excited to continue working alongside our partners at the City of Pittsburgh to make parks more inclusive and accessible for all Pittsburghers. #PittsburghParks #ParkEquity #NEXT10 #Accessibility #GreenSpaces
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🍺 Let's throw one back to the end of summer at our final installment of our Parks on Tap Beer Garden series! We hope you'll join us as we go out with a bang on Sunday, August 18 in Highland Park. Don't miss your last chance to experience Eleventh Hour Brewing’s “Summer in the Park Lager,” whose proceeds benefit your parks. Enjoy tasty bites from the Mr. Bulgogi food truck. 🎟️ Get your free tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e9SHgMRy
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🌿 Did you know the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy received a generous $25,000 State Strategic Impact Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation and Pennsylvania American Water last year? This support has allowed us to augment, amplify, and maximize the impact of ongoing efforts to promote a healthier and more sustainable ecosystem in Hays Woods Park, Pittsburgh’s second-largest and newest park in the heart of Penn American Water’s service area! Want to learn more about Hays Woods Park and how you can make a difference? Join us at an upcoming stewardship day! Together, we can help protect and preserve this incredible urban oasis. 🌲 Get involved and make an impact: https://shorturl.at/etxXl
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
support.pittsburghparks.org
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🌳🌟 A big shoutout to the PPG Foundation and over 250 eighth graders who are making a difference at Frick Park! 🏞️ These young minds are diving into hands-on activities to learn about park habitats and propose improvements for a healthier environment for all. As part of our Ecosystem Investigators program, they are building essential STEM skills and asking crucial questions about our planet. Let's celebrate these future environmental champions! 🌿 Learn More! https://lnkd.in/eEk3kFHm
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"By investing in green spaces and planting more trees, we help build a future where healthy, happy children from all walks of life can enjoy the simple joy of playing in the park." Check out this article from Time about the critical role of trees: https://lnkd.in/gCwz6GVr
The Critical Role Trees Play During Heat Waves
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🌳 Have you ever wondered what Pittsburgh’s parks will look like ten years from now? Hear the visionary thoughts of our President and CEO, Catherine Qureshi, who envisions a sustainable park system with community and collaboration at its forefront. “As we look ahead to the next decade, our vision for Pittsburgh’s parks is ambitious and deeply rooted in our commitment to equity and accessibility. We envision a vibrant, safe, and healthy park system that is welcoming to all—a place where every Pittsburgher can find solace, joy, and connection with nature and each other.” Dig into the entire article below and join us on August 14 at the Frick Environmental Center for NEXTpittsburgh's Next10: Green Spaces for All event series, featuring prominent leaders in the environmental sector. #sustainability #accessibility https://lnkd.in/dFKykEWm
What Pittsburgh city parks will look like in 10 years
https://nextpittsburgh.com
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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy reposted this
In the heart of Pittsburgh lies a network of green sanctuaries that pulse with life and possibility ... These parks are not just patches of greenery; they are the beating heart of our communities, where friendships flourish, families gather, and memories are woven into the fabric of our city’s identity. What does the future hold for our city parks? Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy CEO Catherine Qureshi writes: "Our vision for Pittsburgh’s parks throughout the next ten years is grounded in a belief that everyone deserves access to great parks that enrich lives."
What Pittsburgh city parks will look like in 10 years
https://nextpittsburgh.com
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We are amped up to share that we have officially begun the transition of our fleet to electric vehicles. Our new Ford F-150 Lightning Pro will empower Horticulture and Forestry team to more effectively beautify and restore Pittsburgh’s parks and reduce our carbon footprint in the process. This transition to an electric fleet is made possible by a generous investment from the Laurel Foundation and the support of our partners at #1 Cochran! 🎉🛻