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Stop by the Schenley Park Vistor Center for a live animal meet and greet presented by local wildlife rescues and other local partners. This program is free and open to all. Reservations not required. Just stop on in! |
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Join UpstreamPgh & Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy as we battle spring invasives! Garlic Mustard is a classic invasive species that pops up in early spring, crowding out valuable sunlight in shaded woodlands. Incised Fumewort is a new emerging invasive that recently appeared in the park. Like garlic mustard, it competes for valuable spring sunlight and reproduces… 
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Experience the restorative practice of forest bathing in Allegheny Commons with a certified guide. Discover nature's presence in an urban setting through gentle, sensory-based invitations that help you slow down and connect with yourself, others, and the world around you. Open to adults and youth ages 14+ (with an adult). Length: 1 Mile Surface Type:… |
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It’s easy to understand how a lovely walk in the woods can lift your spirits. Forest bathing takes that experience a step further by encouraging a slow, mindful connection with the natural world. As you move around, allow yourself to notice how each of your senses responds to the moment—the sights, sounds, scents, and sensations… |
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Frick Park Stewardship Days Ecological Restoration | Invasive Species Management | At 644 acres, Frick Park is the largest historical regional park in Pittsburgh. Our dedicated team works hard to keep the landscape of the park beautiful. From migrating birds to native wildflowers, Clayton Hill is bursting with life. The deer exclosures on Clayton Hill… |
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It’s a magical time of year! Come join Ecological Restoration Coordinator Jared Belsky for a morning walk through Hays Woods Park to spot early blooming wildflowers and other signs of spring. We’ll observe the urban forest floor and understory as it awakens from its long winter slumber. This will be a slow hike, approximately 2 miles in length,… |
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Hays Woods Park Stewardship Days Ecological Restoration | Invasive Species Management | Trail Work | Park Clean-up | Entry-garden Care Contribute to environmental stewardship in Pittsburgh's brand new 626-acre urban forest park, Hays Woods! Come learn about this amazing greenspace and what you can do to restore crucial ecosystems. Enjoy a hike on the beautiful…
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It’s easy to understand how a lovely walk in the woods can lift your spirits. Forest bathing takes that experience a step further by encouraging a slow, mindful connection with the natural world. As you move around, allow yourself to notice how each of your senses responds to the moment—the sights, sounds, scents, and sensations… |
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Stop by the Schenley Park Vistor Center for a live animal meet and greet presented by local wildlife rescues and other local partners. This program is free and open to all. Reservations not required. Just stop on in! |
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Sign up for our free nature hikes below (click on the registration button to learn more): 11:30 a.m. Ecological Restoration in Frick Park: Exploring the Clayton Hill Deer Exclosures Forest Bathing Walk Spring Fungi of Frick Park Stream Exploration Geology of Frick Park 12:00 p.m. Slow Birding Spider Tracks 
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Celebrate a decade of the Frick Environmental Center! Join Parks Conservancy staff and community partners for an afternoon of nature-based activities the whole family can enjoy, live music, local eats, and more. In honor of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy's 30th anniversary, we will be giving away limited-time park-branded merch, on a first-come-first-served basis. Register below… |
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Join the Friends of Riverview Park for a fun-filled day celebrating the MoonTree and Pennsylvania Hawthorn! Riverview Park and Allegheny Observatory are proud caretakers of a NASA MoonTree—a sweetgum grown from a seed that traveled around the Moon aboard the Artemis I spacecraft. Bring the whole family for a day of science, art, and hands-on discovery inspired by this one-of-a-kind… 
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The PNC Carousel in Schenley Plaza whirls to life for another season of family fun! Bring the family and head down to Schenley Plaza for a day filled with FREE carousel rides, lawn games galore, and plenty of fun for all ages. Purchase your season pass online or visit us at the carousel for a… 
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This 90-minute Restorative Yoga class promotes physical, mental and emotional relaxation through deep breathing, intentional stillness and classic yoga postures. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, emphasizing extended holds and breathwork. Essential oils will be diffused throughout the space, and each participant will receive an essential oil-infused sachet to… |
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March: Join the Western PA Mushroom Club for an evening of fungi, fun, and friends! This month's speaker is Maria Pinto, presenting "Survey of Black Mycologies". Meetings are free and open to the public. April: TBD May: TBD No registration required! Just meet at the Frick Environmental Center. |
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It’s easy to understand how a lovely walk in the woods can lift your spirits. Forest bathing takes that experience a step further by encouraging a slow, mindful connection with the natural world. As you move around, allow yourself to notice how each of your senses responds to the moment—the sights, sounds, scents, and sensations… |
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Join a certified guide for a forest bathing walk in Riverview Park. This gentle walk takes you along a forest trail with opportunities to rest along the way. Through sensory-based invitations, you'll slow down, connect with nature, and cultivate a sense of well-being and connection to yourself and the world around you. Open to adults… 
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Pittsburgh doesn't just compete in sports - help our city come out on top in the City Nature Challenge! Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin and Ecological Restoration Manager Brandon McCracken on a walk to document the biodiversity of Frick Park. We'll meet in the East Classroom inside the Frick Environmental Center for an overview of… |
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Join us for an hour-long, guided walking tour exploring the life of Mary Schenley and the historic park that bears her name. Learn about the art and architecture of the park and the characters who played a part in their creation. Comfortable walking shoes highly recommended. Tour will begin at the Schenley Park Visitor Center… 
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🥁Participate in a pop-up community drum circle in Schenley Plaza! This free event invites you to embrace your inner child and feel the rhythm and magic of making music with strangers. Pittsburgh-based Drum Nexus delivers high-energy, communal drum circles across PA and surrounding states. These immersive experiences are often described as transformational and leave participants… |
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It’s easy to understand how a lovely walk in the woods can lift your spirits. Forest bathing takes that experience a step further by encouraging a slow, mindful connection with the natural world. As you move around, allow yourself to notice how each of your senses responds to the moment—the sights, sounds, scents, and sensations… |
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Welcome to What the Muck?! — the annual Lake Elizabeth Cleanup that makes a real splash in Allegheny Commons Park! Each year, dozens of dedicated volunteers roll up their sleeves to tackle the muck and restore one of Pittsburgh’s most cherished urban lakes. Click here to register! Special thanks to title sponsor, Pipitone Group! 
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Join certified guides for forest bathing on gentle walks in the parks while nurturing our connection to the natural world, in collaboration with the 10.27 Healing Partnership. Immersing ourselves deeply in nature has positive effects on mental, emotional, and physical health. If you feel disconnected from nature, yourself, or others, consider joining our community and… |
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Welcome to What the Muck?! — the annual Lake Elizabeth Cleanup that makes a real splash in Allegheny Commons Park! Each year, dozens of dedicated volunteers roll up their sleeves to tackle the muck and restore one of Pittsburgh’s most cherished urban lakes. Click here to register! Special thanks to title sponsor, Pipitone Group! |
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Experience the restorative practice of forest bathing in Allegheny Commons with a certified guide. Discover nature's presence in an urban setting through gentle, sensory-based invitations that help you slow down and connect with yourself, others, and the world around you. Open to adults and youth ages 14+ (with an adult). Length: 1 Mile Surface Type:… 
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Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a cherished Pittsburgh tradition, where fashion meets philanthropy in the most picturesque setting imaginable. Taking place on Saturday, May 2, in the beautiful and historic Highland Park, this year’s Spring Hat Luncheon celebration promises to be truly special. This event is not just a feast for the senses—it's… 
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Our full moon forest bathing walks begin before sunset, allowing participants to experience the softening of light and sound, the changing sky, and the rising moon. As darkness falls, we shift from visual focus to subtler senses to guide our exploration. This slow, meditative practice deepens over time and invites regular return as seasons change.… |
Frick Park Stewardship Days
Hays Woods Spring Ephemeral Hike