A tree stands tall because its roots are deep.
Membership in this important group of park supporters is as vital to the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s existence as the life-giving roots of your favorite park tree.
Members of The Roots contribute an annual unrestricted gift to the Parks Conservancy of $1,996 or more, in honor of the year the organization was founded by concerned citizens like you. This generous support for Pittsburgh’s parks is the foundation upon which all our work is made possible. The Roots Society covers vital park planning, maintenance, community engagement and fundraising efforts for the Conservancy. Membership comes with tremendous benefits including behind-the-scenes tours, exclusive event invitations and donor acknowledgement listings.
Imagine Pittsburgh’s Parks without the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy – thanks to the dedication of these donors you don’t have to.
CROWN SUPPORT $15,000+
- Private guided park project tour of your choice with up to 10 family members or friends with
- President & CEO Catherine Qureshi, followed by a light lunch
- Upgraded 2025 PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon benefits package
- Exclusive invitation to a private cocktail reception with President & CEO Catherine Qureshi
- Invitation to an exclusive Roots Society hike, followed by a light reception
- Name or logo on the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Roots Giving Society website
- Name or logo in the PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon program
- 2025 Roots Giving Society membership card
- One discounted rental per year
BOUGH SUPPORT $5,000 - $14,999
- Upgraded 2025 PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon benefits package
- Exclusive invitation to a private cocktail reception with President & CEO Catherine Qureshi
- Invitation to an exclusive Roots Society hike, followed by a light reception
- Name or logo on the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Roots Giving Society website
- Name or logo in the PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon program
- 2025 Roots Giving Society membership card
FOLIAGE SUPPORT $1,996 - $4,999
- Upgraded 2025 PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon benefits package
- Exclusive invitation to a private cocktail reception with President & CEO Catherine Qureshi
- Invitation to an exclusive Roots Society hike, followed by a light reception
- Name or logo on the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Roots Giving Society website
- Name or logo in the PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon program
The roots giving society members
Honorary Chairs: Meg and George Cheever
Crown Supporters
Dan Booker · Chip Burke & Carole King · The Akers Gerber Family · Robert Levin & Kerry Bron · Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Seamans
Bough Supporters
David & Wendy Barensfeld · Nicolle & James Bagnell · Jack & Joan Diederich · Ranny & Jay Ferguson · Michael & Susanna Finke · Dawn & Chris Fleischner, The Fleischner Family Charitable Foundation · David & Lilla Hillman · Arthur D. Hellman · J. Preston Levis Charitable Foundation · Justin & Sophie Mackey · Sandy & Gene O'Sullivan · Pamela E. Rollings · The Donald & Sylvia Robinson Family Foundation · Art & Greta Rooney · Marguerite Standish
Foliage Supporters
Alan & Barbara Ackerman · Mr. Tom Armstrong · Grace Tan & Lee Branstetter · Suzy & Jim Broadhurst · Linda B. Burke · Chip Burke & Carole King · Maris & Robert Dauer· David & Diane Denis · Dr. Andrea DiMartini & Mr. Siddharth Pant · Hagay & Daphna Dror · Karen B. Greb · Suzan Lami & Robert Grubb · Gene L. Svrcek & Paul J. Gitnik · Jessica & Christopher Hodgins · Daniel G. & Carole L. Kamin · David & Mary Koes · Dr. Mildred S. Myers · Nancy N. & Maurice A. Nernberg · Neil M. Resnick, MD & Susan L. Greenspan, MD · Daniel & Lauren Resnick · Richard & Cary Reed · Patricia D. & John A. Staley IV · Fred & Maryann Steward · Alexander C. Speyer III · Pete Lehmann & Ann Valdes
