| 🌼 Dive into Spring with Nature-Inspired Programming!
Our naturalist educators have been working hard to bring you a spring filled with accessible park programming that fosters a sense of wellbeing and connects you to nature. In addition to our recurring series, such as Forest Bathing and Birding Pittsburgh's Parks, we are also offering brand new ways to explore your parks, such as our Panther Hollow Watershed Walk, Schenley Park Wildflower Hike, and never-before-seen City Nature Challenges. Check out the digital program guide or browse our event calendar below to see the entire lineup! |
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| | Forest Bathing in Frick Park
What: A walk through Frick Park where you will learn to concentrate on what you're observing and experiencing through the five senses.
When: April 9 from 6:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Where: Frick Park/Frick Environmental Center |
| Panther Hollow Watershed Walk
What: A firsthand presentation on watersheds and sources of pollution in our community, including a walk through Schenley Park.
When: April 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Where: Schenley Park Visitor Center/Schenley Park |
| Birding in Schenley Plaza
What: Our beloved birding series in the heart of Schenley Plaza. Learn to identify feathered friends.
When: April 15 from 8:00 - 9:30 A.M.
Where: Schenley Plaza |
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| 🌍 Earth Month Returns to Westinghouse and McKinley Parks
Join us for an Earth Month Celebration filled with family fun, activities, games, music and more! Festivities include lawn games, face painting, balloon artists, solar powered interactives, nature crafts, and activities by community organizations. All are welcome to attend our free community celebrations.
Dates: Saturday, April 6 from 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. (Westinghouse Park)
Saturday, April 20 from 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. (McKinley Park)
This year's Earth Month programs are generously supported by Jack Buncher Foundation. |
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| 🌳News from the Woods
What's happening in your parks? Read on below to find out! |
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| A New Shine for Pittsburgh's Oldest Park
Pittsburgh's oldest park is shining bright once again thanks to a $1.8 million restoration that was recently completed by the Parks Conservancy. A special thanks to the City of Pittsburgh and Duquesne Light Company for their support. |
| PNC Carousel Animals to Awaken Soon
Get ready for another season with the beloved PNC Carousel in Schenley Plaza! The season kicks off on Friday, May 3! Get your season passes ahead of time to enjoy an entire season of unlimited rides. |
| Commonplace Coffee Brewing Up Something New
Over the past three years, we have partnered with local favorite, Commonplace Coffee, to bring you six collaborative blends paying homage to Pittsburgh's parks! Next up is a collab featuring an idyllic community park that is undergoing recent restorations! Can you guess the next park blend, coming Tuesday, March 19? |
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| 🐝 Help our Gardeners Grow our Gardens
Blooms will be popping up in your park gardens before you know it! Help our gardeners make the park gardens beautiful and contribute to the careful maintenance of the local ecosystem, by supporting our new initiative, the Grow Our Gardens fund. The perennials on the list have been hand-selected by our horticulture team. So, spread some love and help us keep our parks vibrant! |
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| | 👒 2024 PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Hat Luncheon Returns to Schenley Park
It's hats off to our biggest fundraising event of the year! The PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Hat Luncheon returns on Saturday May 4, this year amongst the gorgeous backdrop of Schenley Park. So, grab your fascinator, fedora, or sombrero, because Pittsburgh's most fashionable event of the year is sure to be filled with the who's who of the Burgh, decked out in the most extravagant fashion in 'tahn.
🎫 Tickets go on sale today! Don't miss your chance to reserve your seat at the luncheon and invest in the future of Pittsburgh's parks. For questions or more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Sophie Gage at SGage@PittsburghParks.org. 🤳 Stay in the Loop on our Social Media Channels
Did you know we share exclusive news and updates on our social media network? Each platform offers something different! |
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| Tik Tok Gives a Taste of Behind the Scenes
Our comedic and energetic Horticulture and Forestry team shines as Tik Tok stars! Follow along to watch often humorous videos offering a fresh take on how our team gets busy behind the scenes.
Handle: @PittsburghParks |
| Instagram Shines with Park Features
If you love the aesthetics of the parks, our Instagram account is chock-full of exclusive photo and video content in the parks. It's a great platform for staying up to date with park programming and community events as well.
Handle: @PittsburghParks |
| Our Newest Venture: Threads
We're just as new to Threads, a spin-off of Instagram, as you are! Tune in for short, quippy posts often featuring funny images and videos.
Handle: @PittsburghParks |
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