Job Posting: eCommerce Development Officer |
posted 1.27.12 |
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The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is currently seeking an eCommerce Development Officer to increase the online and mobile brand of the organization. Visit our job openings page to see the description and learn more.
Mary Schenley and the Making of Our Park System |
posted 1.25.12 |
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The name Schenley is everywhere in Pittsburgh, but do you know the interesting story of Mary Schenley herself? Click here to read an article by Parks Curator Susan Rademacher detailing the fascinating life and legacy of Ms. Schenley. The article first ran in the Winter 2011 edition of Squirrel Hill Magazine.
Help Us Develop a Park App |
posted 1.16.12 |
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Calling all smartphone users: help us develop an app for Pittsburgh's parks by taking this short survey. Thank you!
2012 Urban EcoSteward Training Dates |
posted 12.22.11 |
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Our Urban EcoSteward training dates are now posted! All trainings are free and open to the public. Learn more about Urban EcoStewards here.
Spring 2012 Volunteer Work Days |
posted 12.16.11 |
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Our spring volunteer work days begin in March. Check out the schedule and sign up here.
15th Anniversary Magazine |
posted 12.5.11 |
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Our 15th Anniversary Magazine and all of our past newsletters are available online here.
A new full service restaurant in Schenley Plaza |
posted 12.1.11 |
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The Porch at Schenley has opened its doors in Oakland with fresh food and sustainable practices. Visit the restaurant website here.
Support the Parks Conservancy's Tree Fund |
posted 10.28.11 |
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Our urban forest is in trouble, but we have a plan to help. Learn more about our Emergency Tree Fund and how we can combat the Emerald Ash Borer and Oak Wilt disease. Make a donation to support this important work here.
Tips to Keep Deer Out of Your Garden |
posted 9.7.11 |
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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Gardener Angela Masters teams up with Post-Gazette.com gardening expert Doug Oster to show you tips to keep deer away from your garden. Check out Doug's blog and video to see how Angela tackled the issue in Riverview Park.
Mellon Square Restoration Underway |
posted 8.5.11 |
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Work to restore Mellon Square in Downtown Pittsburgh has begun. Learn more about the project and see photos of the construction progress at pittsburghparks.org/mellonsquare.
See the New Parks are Free Video |
posted 7.21.11 |
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Check out the latest commercial for our Parks are Free website, made possible by our friends at UPMC Health Plan. Visit a Pittsburgh park today, and go to parksarefree.com to see a list of free activities and events happening this summer.
Parks are the answer |
posted 1.5.11 |
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Our President and CEO, Meg Cheever, recently wrote an article about how strengthening people's relationships with parks can improve their health. You can read about why we think parks play a key role in active living in the latest issue of The Journal of Physical Activity & Health. Click here for the article.
Picnic shelter rentals |
posted 4.1.09 |
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The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works handles permits for all park shelters and pavilions. You can call them at 412-255-2370 or check out the rental information guide at http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/html/shelters.html. [If this link does not work when you click on it, click here to directly download the PDF with the information.]
Improving quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with the City.
