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Image by Gary Hayes via FlickrPittsburgh Parks Conservatory is a non profit organization that supports the parks in the city of Pittsburgh. They have been doing some great things in Schenley Park. Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory has set up on Facebook and Twitter to make it easier for you to follow their good work. The Mattress Factory does a great job of updating their Twitter account too.

What other Pittsburgh Organizations are you following on Facebook and Twitter?

Are you involved with an organization in Pittsburgh and want to get started with some social media outreach? I would start by setting up a fan page on Facebook.

Follow IheartPGH on Facebook and Twitter too.

Want to Learn about Web 2.0?

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Coiuncil is offering a workshop (and it is only $5)…

February 26, 2009 – Get a Plan: Online Social Media & The Arts

If you want to learn about blogging and podcasting – PodCamp is for you. PodCamp is an unconference that was started a few years ago and has been popping up around the country – there is even a PodCamp Hawaii. This is an informal free conference where everyone is welcome to come and share info about how to use these new media tools. I have attended and presented at the past PodCamps and I have met some really great people – folks like Chris Brogan – he has a great blog on all things social media at ChrisBrogan.com and Mike Woycheck who is the founder of Wear Pittsburgh (aka the website that sells awesome parking chair t-shirts).

The conference kicks off on Friday with a reception at the relatively new offices of AlphaLab (I got a sneak peak tour today – they have a great space on the Southside) and this should be a fun reception. The un-conference runs Saturday and Sunday – feel free to stop by for just part of the weekend. The full schedule of workshops is available on the website.

More Info: PodCampPgh.com

There is a great group of companies and organizations sponsoring the event this year – if you are looking to learn more about some of the amazing things happening in Pittsburgh this is a great place to start.

Some other bloggers who are looking forward to PodCamp Pittsburgh…

• ShawnFarmer.com
• BurghMom
• ShowClix – I love their blog which is titled the Schlog
• Chris Brogan
• Jason Cable
• Rachel from ThatNight
• Blake Imeson
• Uncle Crappy
• Doug from Should I Drink That
• TechBurgh
• Blubrry
• Robin Maiden