Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Blog
What if you could find fun, exercise, relaxation, stress management, education, entertainment, love of nature, and more all in one place? That one place may be a Pittsburgh City Park…
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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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(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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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…
Read MoreNow 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…
Read MoreDo 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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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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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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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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This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of joining Melissa Sokulski, author of the wonderful blog “Food Under Foot” on the Wild Edibles Hike at Frick Park. Thanks to this…
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