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For the Love of Parks episodes
- At Nature's Pace: Lessons from the Forest
Come along for a forest bathing activity featuring Kathryn Hunninen (Senior Manager of Special Initiatives, PPC) and Patty Himes (Naturalist Educator, PPC).
27 min - Park Magic: The People Behind the Gates
Go behind the scenes with Matthew Hileman (Director of Operations and Visitor Engagement, PPC) to learn about the exciting, fast-paced operations that keep Schenley Plaza running smoothly.
24 min - Canopy Comeback: Restoring the Ecosystem of Clayton Hill
Sit down with Brandon McCracken (Ecological Restoration Manager, PPC) and Rachel Hoag (Ecological Restoration Coordinator, PPC) to hear about exciting restoration efforts underway in Frick Park's Clayton Hill!
22 min - Feathers & Fungi: An Interconnected World
Catch up with Nick Liadis (Ornithologist and Founder of Bird Lab) and Stephen Bucklin (Mycologist and Naturalist Educator, PPC) to learn about the fascinating relationship between birds and fungi!
38 min - Built for the Future: Accessible Park Spaces
Featuring Ross Chapman, Parks Conservancy Chief of Operations, and Leah Northrop, parent and accessibility advocate, highlighting recent accessibility improvements like the new Sensory Nature Trail and what's ahead for creating more inclusive park spaces.
23 min - The People Behind the Petals
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep our parks blooming all year round, from careful ecological planning to boots-on-the-ground morale. Learn why fostering relationships with park visitors is just as important as caring for park gardens and how you can have more of a green thumb in your own backyard. We hope you enjoy these notes from the garden.
21 min - Hays Woods: From Coal Mines to Conservation – Part II
Enjoy the exciting conclusion to the story of Pittsburgh's newest and wildest city park, diving deeper into its industrial past, ecological challenges, and the partnerships driving its restoration.
20 min - Hays Woods: From Coal Mines to Conservation – Part I
A sweeping introduction to Pittsburgh's newest and wildest city park, uncovering its industrial past, ecological challenges, and the partnerships driving its restoration.
15 min - The Secret Life of Frick ParkWe're counting down the top five most surprising and interesting things about Pittsburgh's largest regional park. Loved by hikers, bikers, birders, and nature lovers of all ages, Frick Park is also home to the Frick Environmental Center. Throughout this episode, you'll also hear Pittsburghers' reflections about the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.45 min
- A Work in Progress: Lawrenceville's Arsenal ParkArsenal Park is a place where solemnity and joy sit side by side. It was the site of the largest single loss of civilian life during the Civil War. 78 people were killed - most were women and children. And even though some of the historical structures from that time remain, many who use the park today have no idea about its history. The tragedy that happened there has been overshadowed by new memories. That's something a park is particularly good at – creating new stories.
For the past seven years, the citizens of Lawrenceville have been engaged in a master plan for their beloved park that they hope will honor its past and reimagine its future. But Arsenal Park is still in that sometimes rocky period of going from vision to reality.
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About For the Love of Parks
From the publisher's feed
For the Love of Parks is an original podcast series created by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to celebrate the nonprofit's 25th-anniversary. The 12-episode series will highlight the Parks…
Conservancy's impact on the region for the past 25 years through unique stories told by past and current members of the organization, local community leaders, and Pittsburghers that cherish their beloved green spaces.