Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy News Contact: Laura Cook 412-682-7275, ext 220 lcook@pittsburghparks.org Pizzazz to donate majority of proceeds to new Environmental Center (PITTSBURGH - October 10, 2008) - The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is pleased to announce that a majority of the net proceeds from Pizzazz, the annual fundraiser of the Garden Club of Allegheny County, a member of the Garden Club of America, will be awarded to support development of a master landscape plan for the new Environmental Center at Frick Park. Since the previous environmental center burnt down in 2002, the Parks Conservancy has been working with the community and the City of Pittsburgh to envision and plan for a new facility. In the meantime, environmental education continues to be offered in Frick Park by staff of the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Parks and Recreation. The wide-reaching community planning effort identified the theme "Education through Restoration," developed a concept for the building, and decided that it would be built in approximately the same location along at the historic Clayton Hill entrance off Beechwood Boulevard. The new Environmental Center at Frick Park will reconnect children and their families to nature, fostering the next generation of park stewards who value green space. Pizzazz is held at the Fox Chapel Golf Club on Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17, and admission is $5. The event will be open on Thursday from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM and on Friday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. A buffet luncheon prepared by the Club's renowned kitchen is available for shoppers both days at an additional charge of $25. Pizzazz will feature 30 unique designer boutiques from around the country, offering products that are not otherwise available locally. With each designer carefully chosen on the basis of quality, originality and exclusivity, Pizzazz brings a fresh perspective to Pittsburgh. ### About The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, is working to improve quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh through restoration, revitalization, stewardship, and creation of a sustainable, integrated, excellent system of urban parks and green space. Restoration efforts are conducted with environmental sensitivity and respect for the parks' historic landscape design and the recreational needs of modern users. For more information, please visit www.pittsburghparks.org. Laura Cook Marketing Communications Coordinator Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy 412-682-7275, ext. 220 www.pittsburghparks.org
