Month: August 2021

Doctor’s orders: ‘Nature prescriptions’ see rise amid pandemic

August 31, 2021

Growing numbers of doctors are prescribing calibrated doses of time outside to treat ailments including obesity and anxiety

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The Making of the Walled Garden Memorial

August 27, 2021

Back in 1999, a young woman named Ann Katherine Seamans lost her life in an accident. Throughout her lifetime, one of Annie’s favorite pastimes was visiting the parks, especially at…

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy collaborates with TripleAAAnimals for 25th anniversary “All-Stars” wildlife shirts

August 24, 2021

AUGUST 23, 2021 –Whether it’s a Black Rat Snake in Frick Park or a baby alligator crossing the road in West Mifflin, Allegheny County has a variety of animals many people don’t think about…

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External Social Media Policy

August 3, 2021

PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY EXTERNAL SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2021 Welcome to the official Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy social media policy page! The Parks Conservancy was founded in December 1996…

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