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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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