Highland Park was a colorful sea of hats on Saturday, May 5th for the 20th Annual Pittsburgh Park's Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon. With picture perfect skies and warm weather (which is always a variable), more than 600 patrons celebrated the achievements of the Parks Conservancy.In it's 20th year, the organization has made major strides throughout the city parks, with continued renovations, construction, and beautification.
Our new Parks Conservancy CEO Jayne Miller, greeted each guest as they arrived for the event. Beautifully dressed patrons sipped mimosa and strolled through Highland Park, admiring the orchids, foliage, flowers, as well as the hats! The event was executed flawlessly due predominantly, to the work and attention of the Parks Conservancy Staff.
Greatly missed this yeare was long time supporter of the Parks Conservancy, Mrs. Nadine Bognar, remembered by her friend and event co-founder, Ritchie Battle.
The event raised over $500,000 for our city's parks, with the 20 year total at over $100 Million.
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| Gorgeous in Gold! Jenn Dailey, Director of Marketing and Communication, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy |
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| Erin Copeland, Senior Restoration Ecologist, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy |
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| Sophie Gage, Event Coordinator and Kathleen Gaines, Director of Development, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy |
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| Fred and Lana Neumeyer |
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| Kristen Well's hat done by Hens and Chicks |
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| Kristen Wells |
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| Cathy Qureshi with Keira |
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| Sam Badger with Lana Neumeyer |
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| Debbie Norrell |
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| Heather Sage, Director of Community Projects with Peri |
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| Mary McKinney Flaherty, Mollie Hanna Lang, Emily Mack Jamison, Jimmi Sue Smith, and Ramsey Lyons, Event C0-Chairs |
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| Sophie Gage, Event Co-ordinator |
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| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy CEO Jayne Miller with Sally Wiggin |
