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PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN RECEIVES FEDEX GROUND GRANT FOR TREE VILLAGE
EMBELLISHMENTS
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden has received a grant from FedEx Ground to add finishing touches to its new Tree Village in the garden ’ s European Woods .
The Tree Village was created from the trunk of a massive 200-year-old white oak that was brought down in a spring storm in 2015 . The trunk was subsequently cut into three lengths , which were then placed upright onto stone plinths and topped with thatched roofs .
The FedEx Ground grant will be used to create decorative doors and other whimsical embellishments for these structures , further delighting visitors who come upon the Tree Village in the European Woods .
“ The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is grateful for the generosity of FedEx Ground and for helping to complete the Tree Village ,” said Greg Nace , President . “ It ’ s been great to develop a partnership with FedEx Ground — their employees have held several extremely productive work days at the garden so it ’ s very special to receive this financial investment in the garden as well .”
A story about the creation of the Tree Village is available at : pittsburghbotanicgarden . org / forest-housestopped-with-thatched-roofs .
The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden , located just 10 miles from downtown Pittsburgh , offers visitors the opportunity to reconnect with the beauty of our region . The garden inspires people to grow through immersion in a world of natural outdoor wonder to nourish mind , body and spirit . The first 60 acres consist of more than three miles of woodland trails , a stunning meadow with over 550 native white dogwood trees and a serene lotus pond .
Once complete , the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden will be the fifth largest botanic garden in the U . S . at 460 acres and will include 18 distinct gardens , celebration venues , a visitor center and a center for botanic research . For more information please visit pittsburghbotanicgarden . org .
BRIDGEVILLE TEACHER RECEIVES CHAMPIONS OF
LEARNING AWARD
The Consortium for Public Education announced Champions of Learning Award winners in six categories at a ceremony held Saturday , April 2 , at the Pittsburgh Center City Marriott . The awards recognize individuals , businesses and organizations that create or support exceptional learning opportunities for youth across southwestern Pennsylvania .
This year ’ s Champions of Learning award winners were chosen from a slate of 18 finalists who emerged from a nominating process that began last September and drew submissions from seven counties . The category and the winner from Bethel Park is :
Technology Integration — Lee Cristofano of Bridgeville , High School Physics Teacher , Facilitator and STEAM ( Science , Technology , Engineering , Arts & Math ) Coordinator , Bethel Park School District .
“ The awards are our way of giving thanks on behalf of the community to people and organizations that contribute so much to education ,” said Executive Director Mary Kay Babyak . “ We ’ re grateful to all of them for the work they ’ re continually doing to give students outstanding learning opportunities . It ’ s really important that we take time to recognize them along with all of those who contribute to our region ’ s rich resources for learning .”
BRITSBURGH !
One of the largest British festivals in the country will take place September 6 – 11 at various venues all over the Pittsburgh region . This six-day festival offers events for all age groups and budgets , with an emphasis on fun , in celebration of over 200 years of historic ties between Pittsburgh and Great Britain .
Whether you are a Beatles and Stones fan , or your taste is more choral or brass band , there will be great British music throughout the week . The Pittsburgh Tea Association will be observing the fine art of English tea at numerous tearooms , for those longing for some real scones with Devonshire cream . Restaurants and bars will also be featuring British brews and English dishes . The British Film Festival will feature critically acclaimed works and celebrated stars of the big screen
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