Month: June 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

June 30, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Parks Conservancy to Kick Off‘Summer at the Square Presented by Citizens’ WHAT: The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, City of Pittsburgh, Citizens, and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership kick off a…

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deer eating in the woods

Look… It’s Bambi!

June 18, 2021

Whether you are simply enjoying a walk, taking your pet for their daily exercise, or cross country skiing through the hills of Frick Park, I can guarantee that you have…

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SHOP412 AND PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY ANNOUNCE NEW COLLECTION

June 18, 2021

SHOP412 AND PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCYANNOUNCE NEW COLLECTION Portion of Proceeds Will Support Non-Profit’s ‘Camperships’ for Children from Families in Need PITTSBURGH – JUNE 18, 2021 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy…

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The Eastern Redbud

June 17, 2021

(Cercis canadensis) The Eastern Redbud is a small deciduous tree known for its display of pink flower blossoms when in bloom. Native to eastern North America, this species has a…

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close up picture of saucer magnolia blooms

Spring Blooms in Pittsburgh

June 16, 2021

As the weather begins to warm up, we have begun to see all sorts of colorful sights returning to the Pittsburgh parks. Birds are returning, bees are buzzing, and trees…

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Oak Tree ID

June 16, 2021

Now that the weather is getting warmer, you might be itching to get outside to the parks.  While winter is a beautiful time to be out in the parks, the…

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Outdoor Sack Backpack Hacks

June 16, 2021

Do you wish to get outdoors more? Do you want to take on hiking as your new hobby? Do you need some insight on what to bring on your next…

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picture of oak tree in spring

Watch this Big Ol’ Oak Tree Grow its First Buds for Spring!

June 16, 2021

As the skies clear up, it is always a joy to see life spring back into Pittsburgh with all of its trees bursting into full bloom.  As the seasons slide…

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deer foraging for food

Forest Succession in Frick Park

June 16, 2021

Forest succession occurs in all wooded areas, whether it is completely wild or strictly managed. Frick Park is no exception! Forest succession is the process by which a forest ecosystem rebuilds…

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bundled live stakes

Live Stakes

June 15, 2021

HI, HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S POST ON LIVE STAKES! I am sure you are wondering, “What in the world are live stakes?”, but no worries, I’ll answer that…

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