A generous investment from the FISA Foundation will help us to advance our goal of creating a model for inclusive and accessible nature learning at the Frick Environmental Center and the Outdoor Sensory Classroom and Nature Trail in Frick Park. Support will allow us to: - Expand our Lending Library program to offer assistive and adaptive technology so that everyone can benefit from time spent outdoors - Install smart signage to connect learners of all abilities to high-quality environmental education curriculum - Create communications resources to promote the Outdoor Sensory Classroom and ensure that families have everything they need to visit this regional destination Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/enBweaeZ Thank you, FISA Foundation!
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Non-profit Organizations
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 3,714 followers
Your non-profit partner in the parks.
About us
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy was founded in December 1996 by a group of citizens concerned with the deteriorating conditions of Pittsburgh's historic city parks. A non-profit organization, the Parks Conservancy has worked closely with the City of Pittsburgh since 1998 under an official public-private partnership agreement to restore the city's four regional parks: Frick, Highland, Riverview, and Schenley. To date, the Parks Conservancy has raised $108 million toward park improvements. In addition to completing 17 major park improvement projects, stewarding over 1,700 acres, and working with thousands of volunteers annually, the Parks Conservancy has expanded into community and neighborhood parks as time and resources have permitted. The mission of the Parks Conservancy is to improve quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with government and the community. Projects and programs are conducted with respect for the environment, historic design, and the needs of our diverse region.
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http://www.pittsburghparks.org
External link for Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- ecological restoration, park restoration, volunteer coordination, and community building
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45 S 23rd St
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203, US
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Riverview Park is beautiful. A big thanks to our friends at FedEx and Turner Construction Company for volunteering their time and investing generously in healthier and more vibrant gardens in Riverview Park. We are grateful for your hard work and support of Pittsburgh’s parks. 💚
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Exciting Opportunity: Improve Mellon Park with Us 🌳 The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is seeking a talented and qualified contractor to bring new life to the entrances and signage of Mellon Park. This project is a fantastic chance to make a lasting impact on one of Pittsburgh's cherished green spaces. If you’re passionate about community improvement and have the skills to enhance this park, we want to hear from you! 🌟 Why This Project Matters: - Enhance the visitor experience with welcoming entrances - Improve navigational signage for ease and enjoyment - Contribute to the preservation and beautification of a historic park Join us in creating a more inviting and accessible Mellon Park. Click below to learn more about this opportunity. https://lnkd.in/e3QSf6Eb
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https://pittsburghparks.org
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“Matthew Hileman, director of operations and visitor engagement for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, touted the monthly Kids Days at Schenley Plaza as a free, fun and educational event for children this summer.” Thank you so much for including Pittsburgh’s parks, WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh! 💚🌳 https://lnkd.in/eSBMEZGt
'Summer reading is a bridge': 4 The Record on stopping the 'summer slide' for kids
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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is revolutionizing Frick Park’s accessibility for visitors with disabilities with a new Outdoor Sensory Classroom and Nature Play Trail, slated to open this fall. Catherine Qureshi, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, said the project represents a significant milestone for the community. “We are proud to provide a welcoming environment that prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can fully participate and enjoy the wonders of our parks,” she said. https://lnkd.in/eUDzPgSQ
How to Make Nature Accessible to Everyone in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Magazine
https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com
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Exciting news! The Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission has awarded the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy a generous grant for the rehabilitation of the Valley Refuge Shelter, a Works Progress Administration-era gathering space with a storied history in beautiful Riverview Park on Pittsburgh's Northside. A heartfelt thank you to Senator Wayne Fontana, Representative Emily Kinkead, Mayor Ed Gainey, Councilman Bobby Wilson, and the Friends of Riverview Park for their leadership, advocacy, and support in making this award and project possible. Stay tuned for project updates: https://lnkd.in/ev85eH-8.
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A big gracias, merci, danke to Duolingo, who helped us with deadheading, weeding, and litter pick-up in Schenley Plaza and Schenley Park this week! They sent over 100 staff members to get down and dirty to help keep our parks immaculate. 🤩
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Swing by the Frick Environmental Center to see what beauty can arise from the grieving process, when community comes together to collectively heal.
This mural is more than a new art piece on display at the Frick Environmental Center. It is the beautiful result of a six-week project designed by individuals experiencing grief & loss, including several survivors & family members of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack. The participants used precious artifacts like mirrors and keys to integrate with the tile pieces. Learn more about the collaboration project in the Pittsburgh Union Progress: Helen Fallon; Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy; 10.27 Healing Partnership
Healing with nature mosaic mural creates more than art - Pittsburgh Union Progress
https://www.unionprogress.com
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Join us and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership for a quick round in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh! Mini-golf mayhem returns to Mellon Square this month! Details below.
⛳ Mini-golf mayhem is returning to Mellon Square ⛳ Get ready to tee off right in the heart of Downtown! The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy are thrilled to bring you Mini-Golf in Mellon Square, a pop-up mini-golf experience that will transform the park into a nine-hole putt-putt paradise. While swinging for that hole-in-one, enjoy food, live music, drinks, and adult beverages for guests 21+. 📅 June 13 - 16 ⏰ 12 - 9 pm (Sunday 12 - 6 pm) 📍 Mellon Square Get the full details here ➡️ https://buff.ly/4bQfwqQ #DowntownPittsburgh #MiniGolfInMellon
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