Memorial Park Conservancy

Memorial Park Conservancy is hiring! Come join our amazing team! #hiring #team #parks We're currently hiring for positions across our organization: - Controller - Volunteer Operations Corporate Coordinator - Volunteer Operations Technician - Conservation Horticulture Supervisor - Foundation and Corporate Relations Manager - Park Operations Technician - Park Operations Coordinator - Development Communications Coordinator https://lnkd.in/g69vBdwS

Attention: Early bird tickets are on sale now! Join fellow Park-lovers on Friday, October 25, for Urban Wild’s Glow, presented by Williams. Support Memorial Park Conservancy in style as you enjoy delicious food, a complimentary open bar, decades themed costume contests, and dancing under the stars at the beautiful Cullen Running Trails Center & Event Plaza! Urban Wild is a group of emerging professionals actively supporting the work of Memorial Park Conservancy through membership and service. 📅 : Friday, October 25, 7:30 - 11 p.m. 📍 : Cullen Running Trails Center & Event Plaza General Admission: $90 (Early Bird $75) Member Admission: $65 (Early Bird $50) ⏰ Early Bird tickets are on sale until September 15. Tickets include: 🚗 Complimentary Parking 🥂 Open Bar 🍬 Lite Bites 🤠 Costume Contest 🎶 Music and Dancing 🎃 Halloween Surprises! All proceeds from Glow directly support Memorial Park Conservancy's mission to preserve, restore, and enhance this iconic 1,100-acre greenspace for all Houstonians. Do you, your company, or your organization want to deepen your impact while enjoying special perks such as park signage and social media shoutouts? Sponsorship opportunities begin at just $500; all packages are tax deductible and include recognition in promotional material. Visit the link below to secure your spot today! P.S. It's never too early to make Halloween plans! 😉 https://bit.ly/3YCHFy6

We recently gathered the team for a mid-day ice cream social with our friends from The DoughCone. It was so nice to take a break from work and catch up over a sweet treat.🍦

Memorial Park Conservancy will forever appreciate Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's steadfast support of and friendship towards Memorial Park. Her commitment to Houston, parks, and Memorial Park will always be cherished and remembered. Most recently, Congresswoman Jackson Lee took part in the ribbon-cutting event for the Kinder Land Bridge and Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Prairie in February 2023. Congresswoman Jackson Lee was also a champion of the U.S. Army's 24th Infantry Regiment, African American soldiers who were stationed in Houston to guard the construction of the former WWI training site, Camp Logan; part of that land later became Memorial Park. Following the tragic events of August 23, 1917, 110 of these soldiers were wrongfully convicted of mutiny and murder, and many were executed. On November 23, 2023, the U.S. Army made the historic decision to set aside these convictions and restore honor to these soldiers, writing a new chapter for our nation’s history. On August 23, 2017, Congresswoman Jackson Lee helped lead the rededication of the permanent marker in Memorial Park that honors these soldiers. Congresswoman Jackson Lee's support for Memorial Park’s past, present and future underscored her vision for a more vibrant and inclusive community. We will continue to honor her legacy by fostering spaces that celebrate diversity, promote unity, and provide opportunities for all Houstonians to connect with nature.

It has been more than two weeks since Hurricane Beryl passed through Houston, and the Conservancy is actively reassessing, repairing and reopening affected areas of Memorial Park. Dedicated staff members have remained at the front lines throughout the storm clean-up to keep Memorial Park accessible to Houstonians seeking a respite from the past few weeks' events. The impact of the recent weather events on the Park has been significant. These estimated numbers represent the assessed impact of Hurricane Beryl on the Park: - Hundreds of trees along roads and trails were lost or significantly damaged - Park structures damaged: one ravine bridge, a sidewalk, one pavilion, wetland boardwalks, and one stretching deck at the Roy H. Cullen Timing Track - The Park endured 10+ days without power in several areas As a nonprofit organization, public support remains crucial as the Conservancy continues to clean, repair and restore the Park in the wake of major weather events. We appreciate all our Memorial Park supporters! Please consider making a donation to our recovery fund: https://bit.ly/4dbptzm

Memorial Park Conservancy is #HIRING! We are looking for some enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Park lovers. Open positions include: Director of Events & Outreach, Native Landscape Crew Lead, Development Events Coordinator and other opportunities! As stewards of Houston’s largest urban park, Memorial Park Conservancy is proud to serve the most diverse city in the nation. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in carrying out our mission to preserve, restore and enhance Memorial Park for all Houstonians, today and tomorrow. View all opportunities and apply: https://bit.ly/4bSeIks

Thanks to CW39 Houston for having us on the air with Hotel ZaZa Houston to share details about the Neighborhood Nights program! Dine for a good cause this month and support the Park at Hotel ZaZa Tipping Point Restaurant and Terrace. 🍽️ Mention 'Memorial Park Conservancy' on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4 - 8 p.m. and Hotel ZaZa will contribute 25% of the proceeds from your check. Valet is complimentary for restaurant guests! Tag your happy hour crew and head to ZaZa for your next outing.

Some of our leadership had the pleasure of attending the City Parks Alliance Greater & Greener Conference this week and hosting a peer-to-peer roundtable discussion. The session was titled “From Neglected Urban Wilderness to Resilient Gem: Transforming Houston’s Memorial Park.” The Greater & Greener Conference is dedicated to exploring the full potential of parks as city-building tools. We are grateful to be among this growing network of civic and community leaders, parks and recreation authorities, government agencies and others dedicated to urban parks across the nation. Learn more about how the conservancy works to enhance and preserve Memorial Park: https://bit.ly/3XMruxs

Here's an interpretive element at Memorial Park you might not know about! The Kinder Land Bridge West Mound was intentionally designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects to function as a solar compass, tracking and revealing the movement of the sun. From the center of the circular lawn, visitors can view markers of the precise locations where the sun will touch the horizon at sunrise on the solstices and equinoxes. This encourages an awareness of changing seasons and reminds us that we are all connected by forces much larger than ourselves. Have you ever noticed these features while exploring the land bridge? (Images Courtesy of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects)

It is always exciting to welcome new faces to the Memorial Park Conservancy staff. Recently hired employees participate in an onboarding session to learn more about the Conservancy's mission, values and goals for preserving and enhancing the Park. Last week's orientation group was one of our biggest yet! We look forward to seeing contributions from each of their unique skillsets as we continue to grow our team. Interested in career opportunities with Memorial Park Conservancy? Find out more and see available positions: https://bit.ly/4ey0OXp