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

The Clay Family Eastern Glades came alive last Saturday with the first concert of the Live at Live Oak music series, presented by H-E-B! The evening was filled with vibrant music and festivities that united more than 800 guests in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The weather was perfect and the energy was high as families and friends gathered to enjoy a live performance by CTS Band who infused the event with lively Latin rhythms to celebrate Hispanic culture. Remarks were delivered by Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, Chair of the Memorial Park Conservancy Board. More than 450 complimentary beers from Eureka Heights Brewing Co., 1,200 non-alcoholic drinks, and 1,000 tacos were given away for FREE to all attendees! Attendees mingled, danced, and celebrated together, creating a sense of community and joy that will undoubtedly carry through the rest of the series. A huge thanks to our partners at H-E-B for helping make this event possible and thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy a wonderful evening at the Park. Save the date for the next Live at Live Oak event on October 26! RSVP and stay tuned for details: https://bit.ly/3ZFl9oJ

There is still time to discover the stories of Camp Logan with our annual historic interactive audio installation. 🎧 The audio stories are accessible through QR codes around the Clay Family Eastern Glades until September 30. The exhibit pays tribute to the African American soldiers who were assigned to guard the construction of Camp Logan and were unjustly convicted and court-martialed following the tragic events of August 23, 1917. Nineteen soldiers were executed. Their convictions were set aside by the U.S. Army on November 13, 2023, opening a new chapter of history for the United States, Houston and Memorial Park! 👉 Learn more about the audio stories and plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3X2KzK2

Thank you to everyone who attended the first Public Information Session for the next Memorial Park Master Plan project, Memorial Groves. For anyone who could not make it, the entire session was recorded and has been uploaded to our YouTube channel. Watch the presentation: https://bit.ly/3Tx3bRi The next public meeting will be held in early 2025. This project will recognize all who served at Camp Logan during and immediately after World War I. Memorial Groves will connect visitors to the Park's intertwined stories of history, culture, ecology, and community, and will offer opportunities for exploration, recreation, and special events that mark significant days of remembrance and celebration.🌳 👉 If you have questions or comments about the project, please email groves@memorialparkconservancy.org. Ten-Year Plan Project Partners: Memorial Park Conservancy, Houston Parks - HPARD, Uptown Houston, Kinder Foundation Master Plan Design and Project Landscape Architect: Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects Architect: Moody Nolan General Contractor: Tellepsen

TOMORROW: Memorial Park Conservancy is pleased to invite you to the Public Information Session for the Memorial Groves project at Memorial Park. The project will recognize all who served at Camp Logan during and immediately after World War I. Memorial Groves will connect visitors to the Park's intertwined stories of history, culture, ecology, and community, and will offer opportunities for exploration, recreation, and special events that mark significant days of remembrance and celebration. Memorial Park Conservancy, along with our partners at Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, will present the essential stories and narratives that will be shared at Memorial Groves. The session will focus on our historical and ecological research as well as emerging narratives guided by our expert and stakeholder team’s perspectives, expertise and lived experiences. To maintain the session within its allotted time, questions will be submitted in advance of the meeting or via comment cards during the event. We invite the public to submit their questions PRIOR to the September 10 Public Information Session by emailing groves@memorialparkconservancy.org. Find out more details and RSVP: https://bit.ly/3AxIApB Ten-Year Plan Project Partners: Memorial Park Conservancy, CITY OF HOUSTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPT, Uptown Houston, KINDER FOUNDATION Master Plan Design and Project Landscape Architect: Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects Architect: Moody Nolan General Contractor: Tellepsen

Have you heard of Friends of Memorial Park? This is the Conservancy’s principal membership program that seeks to connect park-loving individuals and community-minded organizations. In addition to supporting critical preservation and capital improvement projects of Memorial Park Conservancy, members enjoy perks including free showers and towels, locker rentals, discounts and access to members-only events, custom-branded MPC item upon joining and more! Join as a new member at any level during the month of September and receive 1 free month of membership! Find out more about the different levels of membership and join today: https://bit.ly/3AUyf7m

Early Bird Tickets are now available for Urban Wild's Glow Through the Decades! Join us October 25 for a night of costumes, drinks, light bites, dancing under the stars, and lots of surprises while supporting the critical care of Memorial Park and the work of the Conservancy. Find out more and get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gQFS34UG

Join us Friday, October 25, for Urban Wild's Glow, presented by Williams. Enjoy a night of dancing, drinks, and Halloween surprises while supporting the critical care of Memorial Park and the work of the Conservancy. Buy your early bird tickets today and join us for a wild night as we celebrate 100 years of Memorial Park in style! For many Williams employees, Memorial Park is where memories are made—from long runs on the Seymour Leiberman Trail to rewarding volunteer days in Clay Family Eastern Glades or dancing the night away at Glow. Williams is excited to continue partnering with the Conservancy to promote our mission to preserve, restore, and enhance Memorial Park for all Houstonians. Williams has been a vital part of the Houston community for decades and believes in partnering with organizations that enhance the quality of life for those who call Houston home. As part of its core values and beliefs, Williams recognizes and enthusiastically accepts its responsibility to the communities it serves. Memorial Park Conservancy is grateful for Williams’ continuing support and looks forward to welcoming their employees back to the Park for an evening to remember! Every contribution to Glow is a direct investment in the future of Memorial Park. All proceeds go towards the Conservancy's mission to preserve, restore, and enhance this iconic 1,500-acre greenspace for all Houstonians. By sponsoring, you, your company, or your organization can make a significant impact while enjoying special perks such as social media shoutouts and tickets to the event. Sponsorship opportunities start at $500, and all packages are tax deductible and include recognition in promotional material. Visit the link below to purchase your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3YCHFy6

On August 23, we gathered at the Clay Family Eastern Glades for Park Conversations: Remembering and Honoring the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment. This event marked the unveiling of our annual historic interactive audio installation. Guests enjoyed refreshments and live entertainment from Houston Groove Society. Remarks were made by Memorial Park Conservancy leadership and some of our program partners: Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4, Council Member Abbie Kamin (District C), and Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. We'd like to thank these organizations and our other program partners, NAACP Houston Branch and Houston Parks HPARD, for being stewards of Houston historic events and the site of Camp Logan. It was a beautiful evening! The audio stories are accessible through QR codes around the Clay Family Eastern Glades until September 30. The exhibit pays tribute to the African American soldiers who were assigned to guard the construction of Camp Logan and were unjustly convicted and court-martialed following the tragic events of August 23, 1917. Nineteen soldiers were executed. Their convictions were set aside by the U.S. Army on November 13, 2023, opening a new chapter of history for the United States, Houston and Memorial Park! Head to our website to learn more about the audio stories and plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3X2KzK2

Join us Friday, October 25, for Urban Wild's Glow, presented by Williams. Enjoy a night of costumes, drinks, light bites, dancing under the stars, and lots of surprises while supporting the critical care of Memorial Park and the work of the Conservancy. 🤩 Early bird tickets are now on sale until September 15. Join us for a wild night as we celebrate 100 years of Memorial Park in style! 📅 Friday, October 25, 2024 ⏰ 7:30 p.m. 📍 Cullen Running Trails Center & Event Plaza Individual: $75 (Regular Price: $90) Member: $50 (Regular Price: $65 Tickets include: 🚗 Complimentary Parking 🥂 Open Bar 📷 Fun Photo Ops 🧛♀️ Costume Contest 🎶 Music and Dancing 🎃 Halloween Surprises! Do you want a sneak peek of the festivities? Visit the links below to check out our album from our previous event, and purchase your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/gQFS34UG https://lnkd.in/gvMJ4A4Y