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Learn, volunteer, and participate in the parks

 

Get Involved in the Parks

You use the parks, you love the parks--now it's time to truly become involved in the parks.

Get to know the parks more deeply through the Parks Conservancy's educational programs, or volunteer your time.  The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy relies heavily on volunteers to accomplish our work in the parks, particularly our ecological restoration initiatives. We accomplish volunteer projects in several ways:

Join the effort—explore our volunteer opportunities and sign up to be notified of upcoming projects!

Got an idea for a volunteer project, have some feedback from your volunteer experience, or just want to learn more? Contact us here!

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy treats applicants and volunteers without regard to their race or color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

 

Get Involved

Sign-up for our spring 2013 Volunteer Days and help plant over 600 trees.

Check out our 2013 Urban EcoSteward training dates and sign up today!

Stay up-to-date with our current projects on our blog.

Info for Volunteers

What to bring: Long pants, closed-toe shoes with good tread, all-weather clothing, a reusable water bottle (if you have one).

What will be provided: All necessary tools, gloves, materials, snacks, and instruction.

What to expect:  Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy volunteer work days are typically 4 hours long, rain or shine, and involve some type of ecological restoration work such as planting trees or wildflowers, controlling erosion, building trails, managing invasive species, or cleaning up dumpsites. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about safety and technique, provide you with tools and materials, and help you make a difference in our amazing parks. Expect to have fun, meet people who love the outdoors, and get dirty!

 
 
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