Taiji Nelson's May Update

In May, our programming began shifting. Several of the high school Urban Eco Steward Programs have come to an end, including the twice-weekly Lighthouse HUES program, as well as the Ellis and SciTech schools. We are now evaluating the programs and planning for expansion to two potential new schools next year. The Park Conservancy's volunteer season is also slowing down due to the summer heat and seasonality of tasks. There is one remaining public volunteer day in Frick Park, all others will be private events organized upon request. My focus in the coming months will be on improving and tracking the Urban EcoSteward Program, organizing weekly "Walks in the Woods" programming, leading tours for the "Summer Dreamers" program, representing PPC at tabling events, evaluating and planning programming for next year and assisting in the Panther Hollow Watershed Restoration Project and the design on the new Environmental Center at Frick Park. (and kicking butt with the SCA Sneaky Snakes PSL volleyball team!)