Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Blog
This post was written by Robin Eng, Ecological Project Manager for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Forest restoration is a moving target. To measure the impacts and progress of restoration efforts…
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Farewell, Phil! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Director of Horticulture and Forestry to Retire After Two Decades with the Nonprofit This month, we will say farewell to Phil Gruszka, Director of Horticulture and Forestry…
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Improving mental and physical health through nature. Have you ever noticed that a walk in the park can put you in a better mood? Or perhaps you find that you…
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Ready. Set. MOVE! Spring is in full swing, so let’s get outside, enjoy that beautiful sunshine and immerse ourselves in all that Pittsburgh’s parks have to offer. Whether you like…
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Since our humble beginnings in 1996, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has completed more than 22 capital improvement projects across Pittsburgh’s park system. From the restoration of the Reynolds Street Gatehouse…
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Spring presents us with opportunities to get outdoors and explore the beauty of nature. Pittsburgh’s parks are home to many unique species and creatures, including various birds! We recently sat down…
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Your guide to park adventures this season. The weather is warming, flowers are blooming, and signs of spring are making their way through the city. It’s time to start getting…
Read MorePittsburgh Parks Conservancy launches restoration project for Flagstaff Hill Justin Vellucci March 10, 2022 Phil Gruszka is too young to remember the tiers of azaleas that lined Schenley Park’s Flagstaff Hill…
Read MoreThe Fern Hollow Bridge was loved and honored by Pittsburgh residents and beyond.In the days following the bridge’s collapse, stories and memories were shared by countless Pittsburghers, extending their sympathy…
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This blog post was written by Jaci Bruschi, Gardener at the Pittsburgh Parks ConservancyAs the garden spaces mature, observations are made… What performs well? What gets browsed by deer, rabbits,…
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