may parks news
Friend, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is your non-profit partner in the parks. Whether we're planning
our largest fundraiser of the year, wildflower-themed events, or volunteer days, we’re committed to making your life better in all the ways healthy, vibrant parks can. Read on to see what's going on in your parks this month!
you showed unbeleafable support for your park trees in april
Generous supporters like you made our Arbor Day goal grow skyward with outstretched branches. Over $6,000 was raised through your donations and a generous gift from our friends at Earth Inspired Salads. THANK YOU!
you have oodles of chances to join us in parks
This month, you can stay out late on a full moon hike; cheer on Pittsburgh Marathon runners; follow the flight of the honey bee; care for trees as a volunteer; and much more. Don't miss the many free, fun events throughout your parks in May.
>> See the full calendar of events here.
give something unique to someone unique this mother's day
Know someone who is resilient, strongly rooted, and keeps getting better year after year? Give the gift of park daffodils that exemplify all of their colorful qualities this Mother's Day. When you give, we'll send an e-card instantly!
>> Mother's Day is May 14th. Find a gift for someone special here.
living building challenge clock now running
The Frick Environmental Center aims to be one of only a handful of Living Building Challenge-certified structures in the world. This certification is based in part on one year of recorded net-zero energy usage. The clock for this year of energy usage monitoring started on Earth Day with hundreds of park revelers.
>> Read more about the building and the Challenge here.
happening in may
Buzzword Free Family Event: Perform & Play | May 4, 11, 18 & 25
Ramp Crawl 2017 | May 5
PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon | May 6
Pittsburgh Marathon Cheer Party | May 7
Full Moon Hike | May 11
International Migratory Bird Day | May 13
Kids' Day in Schenley Plaza | May 14
Remake Learning Days: Explore Your Watershed | May 16
Frick Environmental Center Guided Tour | May 18
Pennsylvania's Wild Resources Symposium | May 20
Story Hike: Flight of the Honey Bee | May 21
Bird and Nature Walk | May 21
Volunteer season is in full swing! Join us for regularly scheduled volunteer events throughout the parks all month long.

parks in the news
Let's Talk About Parks: Can A Building Really Breathe? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A Legacy Made: Celebrating Parks Conservancy Founding President, CEO Meg Cheever | Parks Blog
Seniors: It's Time To Get Outside And Move | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
You Showed Overwhelming Support For Pittsburgh's Oldest Park | Parks Blog
The Hills Are Alive ... With Mountain Climbing Trash Pickers | 90.5 WESA
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Head Meg Cheever Poised To Retire | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Kidsburgh: Celebrate Earth Day At Free Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Events | NEXTpittsburgh
Support Pittsburgh City Parks | WTAE
Weekend Filled With Earth Day Celebrations | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Environmental Education Grants Awarded To Benefit Students | Public Now
New Frick Environmental Center Hosts Earth Day Events | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Why Earth Needs Its Day: Celebrating Earth Day In Pittsburgh's Parks | Parks Blog
Park System Is ‘Key Part Of A Great City,’ Says Outgoing Conservancy CEO | WESA