2008 International Urban Parks Conference
In September 2008, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy hosted the biennial conference of the City Parks Alliance and the National Association for Olmsted Parks. Body and Soul: Parks and the Health of Great Cities brought 602 participants from 10 countries and 31 states to Pittsburgh for powerhouse presentations, highly regarded keynote speakers, and over two dozen on-the-ground tours of Pittsburgh’s remarkable progress. A complete archive of the conference including photos, video, speaker presentations, and press coverage is available at www.urbanparks08.org.
Upcoming Events
Spring volunteer work days start up in March. Check out the schedule and help keep our parks beautiful.
See photos of the restoration progress at Mellon Square on our Flickr site.
Stay up-to-date with our current projects on our blog.
Info for Volunteers
What to bring: Long pants, closed-toe shoes with good tread, all-weather clothing, a reusable water bottle (if you have one).
What will be provided: All necessary tools, gloves, materials, snacks, and instruction.
What to expect: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy volunteer work days are typically 4 hours long, rain or shine, and involve some type of ecological restoration work such as planting trees or wildflowers, controlling erosion, building trails, managing invasive species, or cleaning up dumpsites. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about safety and technique, provide you with tools and materials, and help you make a difference in our amazing parks. Expect to have fun, meet people who love the outdoors, and get dirty!