If you are looking for a fun outdoor adventure to enjoy in your county parks, then check out our Winter Scavenger Hunt! Our latest blog post shares everything you need to know to participate in the scavenger hunt, plus suggestions for trails and open spaces in all nine county parks you can explore.
Please let us know what you think and if you post on social media about your adventure, you can tag us using #ACPFScavengerHunt so we can hear all about your experience!
Caitlin Harpster Promoted to
Director of Development
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Caitlin Harpster to Director of Development at the Allegheny County Parks Foundation. Caitlin previously served as our Individual Giving Manager and has over 12 years of fundraising experience in Pittsburgh's nonprofit sector. She is excited to deepen her impact on the county parks and take on this new position. Congratulations, Caitlin!
Project Updates
Carol R. Brown Free Audio Tour Coming This Spring!
We are thrilled to officially announce that the Carol R. Brown Sculpture Garden, located in Hartwood Acres Park, will have a free self-guided audio tour component beginning this spring. We have been developing this audio tour over the past year with Shiftworks Community + Public Arts (formerly the Office for Public Art) and Allegheny County, thanks to the support of The Richard King Mellon Foundation. Stay tuned for more details!
Events
Park 'til Dark
Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey about the future of Park 'til Dark in our last newsletter. Based on the feedback we have received we have decided to replace Park 'til Dark with an event that is more engaging and meaningful for our audience. We are currently brainstorming ideas and promise to share updates when we have them later this spring. In the meantime if you have any more feedback, please let Jess know!
Save-the-Dates
Pour at the Park
Pour at the Park will take place on Saturday, May 17, in South Park and Saturday, October 11, in North Park. Tickets for South Park will go on sale in March, stay tuned for more information!
The Friends of Harrison Hills Park will again be part of the Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual event that engages bird watchers of all ages and abilities in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Join the fun on Saturday, February 15, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. They will have binoculars, ID guides and experienced birders willing to help. Learn more!
February Park Ranger
Featured Event
This February, join the Park Rangers for a Guided Hike to learn about the impact of invasive plants on native ecosystems. This Guided Hike is available on February 16, in Deer Lakes Park or February 22, in South Park. Learn moreabout these events or discover all of Allegheny County eventsHERE!
