Homepage Archive - May 2009
Saturday Events | posted 5.27.09
Lots to do this Saturday, May 30 depending on what interests you: the Children's Carousel Tea is at Schenley Plaza, there's an Urban EcoSteward training about invasive plants in Highland Park, Venture Outdoors is hosting an Interconnectedness Hike in Frick Park, and the Frick Park Clay Court Tennis Club is hosting a French Open celebration with free tennis clinics. Pick your pleasure!
Volunteer in Riverview Park | posted 5.19.09
The Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group is working all season to improve the multi-use trail experience in Riverview Park. They'll be at the park entrance on Riverview Ave. at 9:45am this Saturday, May 23 and will spend the morning working on the trails. If you'd like to help out, all volunteers are welcome! Click here for more information.
Walks in the Woods | posted 5.19.09
We're excited to announce the return of Walks in the Woods for the 2009 season! These Wednesday-evening docent-led walks will cycle through a different regional park each week of the month. Our first walk will be at Frick Park on June 3 at 6:30. For a complete schedule, click here.
Free Lecture Wednesday | posted 5.12.09
Don't forget that the next installment in the Parks Conservancy's spring lecture series is happening Wednesday, May 13 at the Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center! Conservancy Field Ecologist Jake Milofsky will share how volunteers are rescuing park ecology. For a complete schedule of the lectures, click here.
Volunteer in Frick Park | posted 5.11.09
We'll be out in Frick Park this Saturday, May 16 from 9:00am to 1:00 pm planting and fencing trees and removing invasive plants. This is our last public volunteer day of the spring, and we could really use your help! Please RSVP to volunteer@pittsburghparks.org or 412-682-7275, ext. 201 if you'd like to attend, and then meet us at the Firelane Trail off Commercial St. on Saturday.
Hat Lunch Photos Online | posted 5.8.09
You can now view photos from the May 2 Spring Hat Luncheon on Flickr! Click here to see the set. And don't forget to check out Whirl Magazine's event photos and coverage from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Job Openings | posted 5.5.09
The Parks Conservancy currently has two job openings in our Management and Maintenance Department - a full-time Field Ecologist/Technician position and a full-time Volunteer and Education Coordinator position. We are also seeking a part-time summer intern in our Marketing Communications Department. To see the position descriptions and learn how to apply, click here.
Riverview Park Closure | posted 5.4.09
Riverview Park will be closed for several hours on Wednesday, May 6 for the implosion of the Davis Avenue bridge that will occur at 2:00 p.m. This closure extends to both trails and roads going through the park. Click here for more information.