Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Boulevard
Pittsburgh PA 15217

Sector: Nonprofit Organization

Service Area: Regional

About Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

We improve quality of life by enhancing and stewarding Pittsburgh's parks in partnership with the community. Our vision is a vibrant park system that is welcoming, accessible, and enjoyed by all.

1-hour tours highlight the sustainability features of the Living Building Certified and LEED Platinum Frick Environme…

Themes
Climate Change, Energy, Green Building
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
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Park Explorers brings fourth graders to Frick Park for 3 seasonal visits spread over the school year. At the park, st…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, reflection and connection to nature
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
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This enrichment program for elementary school afterschool programs offers 16 weeks of programming, 8 in the fall and …

Themes
Outdoor Learning, Nature in your Neighborhood
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
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Nature School is a school outreach program consisting of 6 weekly 1-hour visits to preschools, with weekly themes inc…

Themes
Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Professional development/consulting for teachers
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Across an in-school orientation session and 3 3-hour park visits, high school students learn about climate science an…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Environmental Justice, Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
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In the Habitat Explorers program first grade students make 3 visits to Pittsburgh's Frick Park and explore 3 distinct…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
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Half-day camps for 4-5 year-olds, and full-day camps for ages 6-13 operating in Frick Park emphasize outdoor learning…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, Outdoor Recreation
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
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This middle-school program introduces students to concepts relevant to the health and functioning of forest and strea…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, Water
Offerings
Direct teaching
Field trips
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