Hello Neighbors
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy sent this email to the website, and I thought it was worth passing on.
There are 2 events this weekend. One is a kid's event at Frick Park. 
The other is Urban EcoSteward training.  If you are interested in finding out more about what types of trees and herbs to plant and how to keep them alive, you should attend.  There is more info and a way to RSVP below.
Bob
 
 
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Subject: [HPCC] Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy E-News Update

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
E-News Update 
November 5, 2008
In This Issue
Family photo scavenger hunt in Frick Park this Saturday
UPMC Health Plan lecture series continues
Learn planting techniques at our Urban EcoSteward workshop
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Dear Highland Park Community Council,
Madcap Masquerade at Schenley PlazaThe fourth annual Madcap Masquerade, presented by UPMC Health Plan on October 25, was a huge success!  Not only did the event raise valuable funds for the parks, but our creatively costumed guests saw Schenley Plaza in a whole new light.  You can see for yourself by checking out the photos.  Now aren't you already thinking about how you can take the top prize in next year's costume contest?
Calling all budding shutterbugs...
Scavenger hunt this weekendAs our partnership with CMU's Entertainment Technology Center to envision the Playground of the Future continues, we're looking for families to come out to Frick Park this Saturday, November 8, to participate in a Photo Scavenger Hunt.  Kids and parents are invited to the park's Blue Slide Playground (at Beechwood Blvd. and Nicholson St.) at 1:00 p.m. to go on a search to photograph things found in nature.  This event is free--bring your digital camera or borrow one of ours!  RSVPs are appreciated at 412-268-3811.
Catch a free lecture at the Schenley Park Visitor Center
The UPMC Health Plan Healthy Living Lecture Series continues at the Schenley Park Visitor Center, and you still have two more weeks to take advantage of these great free programs.  Tomorrow at noon, learn about current pharmacy topics with Chronis Manolis, RPh.  Next week, the series concludes with a discussion of stress with Rose Gantner, Ed.D.  Visit our website for more information.
 
Learn how to plant the next generation of trees
Planting TechniquesPittsburgh is beginning some major tree-planting initiatives, with many opportunities for you to get involved.  (Just check out Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest's website for a sampling of upcoming planting dates.)  Here at the Parks Conservancy, you can learn how to successfully plant trees and herbs at this Saturday, November 8's Urban EcoSteward training.  Meet us at the Highland Park bike track/police parking lot on Washington Boulevard at 9:00 for tips on what to plant, where to plant it, and how to protect it once you've got it in the ground. 
 
Please RSVP to Jeff Bergman at 412-371-8779 or jeff@ninemilerun.org if you plan to attend.  Click here for information about future Urban EcoSteward trainings.
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