Help keep the parks beautiful!
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Nine Mile Run Watershed Association, Frick Environmental Center, SCA, and the City of Pittsburgh have partnered to create "Invasive Plants of Pittsburgh," a guide to managing invasive plants in our area. The document was revised in June 2008, and it is available for download below.
Invasive Plants of Pittsburgh (PDF file)
Sign up for the activities below here.
Sunday, March 21
10:00am - 1:00pm
Trail Improvements
Highland Park
Join the Parks Conservancy and the Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group (PTAG) as we improve woodland trails in Highland Park. Meet up at the Pool Grove.
Saturday, March 27
9:00am - 1:00pm
Nine Mile Run Stream Bank Improvements
Frick Park
The Parks Conservancy is teaming up with the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association to restore stream bank vegetation in Frick Park.
Wednesday, April 14
6:00 - 8:00pm
Garden Beautification with the Men's Garden Club of Pittsburgh
Highland Park Entry Garden
Help maintain the Highland Park Entry Garden by joining the Parks Conservancy and the Men's Garden Club in ongoing beautification activities. This "Wednesday weeding" activity will occur every other Wednesday evening. No registration is required; just come out whenever you can make it!
Saturday, April 24
9:00am - 1:00pm
Panther Hollow Extravaganza: An Earth Day Volunteer Event
Schenley Park
Help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by helping us restore and protect the Panther Hollow Watershed! Volunteer activities will include tree plantings, erosion control, trail building, and litter pickup. Register here or call 412-682-7275.