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Yoga in the Plaza with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
Yoga in the Plaza with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
3 Rivers Outdoor Co., the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy have teamed up to bring weekly yoga to Schenley Plaza for the 2024 season. Welcome to your post-work, post-class Happy Hour Yoga Flow in Oakland! Skip the stress of rush hour and stretch in the grass at Schenley Plaza as our instructors…
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Forest Bathing In Riverview Park
Forest Bathing In Riverview Park
Join a certified guide for a forest bathing walk in Riverview Park. This slow and welcoming walk in the forest is suitable for all physical conditions. You'll be guided through a series of invitations that will allow you to slow down and explore nature through your senses. This practice supports health and well-being, and can…
SOLD OUT – From Slavery to Freedom Garden Tour & Taste – Frick Environmental Center
SOLD OUT – From Slavery to Freedom Garden Tour & Taste – Frick Environmental Center
Saturday, Sept 7th, 11:30 – 1pm REGISTER HERE The From Slavery to Freedom Garden showcases the plants and vegetables that aided in the survival and liberation of freedom seekers and post emancipation African Americans. Join PPC Director of Education, James A. Brown, for a tour of the garden as we explore the role that foraging,…
Freedom Tree Walk -Frick Park
Freedom Tree Walk -Frick Park
Join PPC’s restoration gardener, Reid Loughead, on Saturday, September 7, 2024 for a tree identification hike that weaves tales of the past with Pittsburgh’s present-day woodlands. We’ll meet at the Frick Environmental Center gatehouse for a light hike, observing various tree species used by freedom seekers in their everyday lives and in their journeys to freedom.…
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Songs at the Frick, Presented by Azure Family Concerts – Frick Environmental Center
Songs at the Frick, Presented by Azure Family Concerts – Frick Environmental Center
Join us in the outdoor amphitheater at the Frick Environmental Center for an upbeat, all-behaviors-welcome performance with the VZH&M Band with vocalist Leah Huber. Jam along with rhythm instruments or dancing scarves—it’s all about letting loose and having fun! An instrument petting zoo follows the show. Free to participate. Register here. Programs at the…
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Frick Park Stewardship Days
Frick Park Stewardship Days
Frick Park Stewardship Days REGISTER HERE Ecological restoration | Invasive species management Looking to get your hands dirty? Join us for invasive plant removal and restoration site management at the PPC's largest ecological restoration project to date: the Clayton Hill Deer Exclosures. Thousands of young trees are growing here, throughout two and a half fenced…
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Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Bird Lab at Hays Woods
Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Bird Lab at Hays Woods
New to bird watching? Looking for a group to go birding with? Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin in Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks. Beginners are welcome, and binoculars will be available for those who would like to borrow a pair for the walk. This month's walk will meet in Hay's Woods at the Agnew St Trailhead. We'll…
Stewardship Days- August Wilson Park
Stewardship Days- August Wilson Park
Pitch in a hand and join us for a Stewardship Day in August Wilson Park in the Hill District! Help us beautify your parks by participating in tasks such as weeding, deadheading, mulching and watering. Some invasive plant removal and litter picking will also take place. Please bring water, sunscreen and wear weather appropriate clothing…
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Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Park
Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Park
Join certified guides for forest bathing on gentle walks in the woods. Slow down, immerse and nurture your relationship with nature, yourself and others. Immersing ourselves deeply in nature has positive effects on mental, emotional, and physical health. We will take slow, gentle walks in nature with frequent invitations to meditate or connect. Click Here…
A Walk in the Park: Tree ID, Park History in Grandview Park
A Walk in the Park: Tree ID, Park History in Grandview Park
Join us for an evening walk in Grandview Park! Enjoy the views and learn about park history and its beautiful trees from a Parks Conservancy restoration gardener. Enjoy snacks and conversation with neighbors. This event is hosted by the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation's Emerald View Park Committee in partnership with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. RSVP…
Yoga in the Plaza with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
Yoga in the Plaza with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
3 Rivers Outdoor Co., the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy have teamed up to bring weekly yoga to Schenley Plaza for the 2024 season. Welcome to your post-work, post-class Happy Hour Yoga Flow in Oakland! Skip the stress of rush hour and stretch in the grass at Schenley Plaza as our instructors…
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Birds in My Backyard with Lisa Donovan – Frick Environmental Center
Birds in My Backyard with Lisa Donovan – Frick Environmental Center
Author and Pittsburgh native Lisa Donovan is back to share her love of birds and read her children’s book Birds in my Backyard—a whimsical celebration of the incredible that we see in our region. The reading will be followed by a bird-collage making activity and mini-birdwatching hike led by naturalist educators. The program is best…
Forest Bathing in Allegheny Commons
Forest Bathing in Allegheny Commons
Join a certified guide for a forest bathing walk in Allegheny Commons. Connect with the natural world that exists in the urban environment. You’ll be guided through a series of invitations that will allow you to slow down and explore nature through your senses. This practice supports health and well-being, and can help build a…
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Stewardship Days – Hays Woods Park- 3rd Tuesday of Month
Stewardship Days – Hays Woods Park- 3rd Tuesday of Month
Hays Woods Park Stewardship Days Efforts to improve the ecological health of Hays Woods Park are generously supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, Pennsylvania American Water, and Duquesne Light. REGISTER HERE Ecological Restoration | Invasive species management | Trail work | Park clean-up | Entry-garden care Contribute to environmental stewardship in Pittsburgh's brand new…
Western PA Mushroom Club Meeting – Frick Environmental Center
Western PA Mushroom Club Meeting – Frick Environmental Center
Join the Western PA Mushroom Club for an evening of fungi, fun, and friends! This month's speaker is Club Education Chair Cara Coulter presenting "From Forest to Database: Documenting Fungal Diversity on iNat & DNA Recap from Lincoff Foray". Meetings are free and open to the public. No registration required. Programs at the Frick Environmental…
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Stewardship Days- Riverview Park
Stewardship Days- Riverview Park
Show your love for Riverview Park! Come lend a hand and help us with landscaping and gardening. Tasks include weeding, deadheading, watering, mulching, litter picking, and some invasive plant control. We encourage everyone to bring water, sunscreen and wear weather appropriate clothing. Closed toe shoes are required. REGISTER HERE Please meet here: Riverview Park Visitor…
Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Park
Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Park
Join certified guides for forest bathing on gentle walks in the woods. Slow down, immerse and nurture your relationship with nature, yourself and others. Immersing ourselves deeply in nature has positive effects on mental, emotional, and physical health. We will take slow, gentle walks in nature with frequent invitations to meditate or connect. Click Here…
Yoga in the Plaza with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
Yoga in the Plaza with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
3 Rivers Outdoor Co., the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy have teamed up to bring weekly yoga to Schenley Plaza for the 2024 season. Welcome to your post-work, post-class Happy Hour Yoga Flow in Oakland! Skip the stress of rush hour and stretch in the grass at Schenley Plaza as our instructors…
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Pittsburgh Park Ranger Guided Hike Series: George & Guy Trail
Pittsburgh Park Ranger Guided Hike Series: George & Guy Trail
Join us for an awesome hike on the George & Guy Trail with your Pittsburgh Park Rangers. REGSITER HERE
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Stewardship Days- August Wilson Park
Stewardship Days- August Wilson Park
Pitch in a hand and join us for a Stewardship Day in August Wilson Park in the Hill District! Help us beautify your parks by participating in tasks such as weeding, deadheading, mulching and watering. Some invasive plant removal and litter picking will also take place. Please bring water, sunscreen and wear weather appropriate clothing…
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Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Park
Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Park
Join certified guides for forest bathing on gentle walks in the woods. Slow down, immerse and nurture your relationship with nature, yourself and others. Immersing ourselves deeply in nature has positive effects on mental, emotional, and physical health. We will take slow, gentle walks in nature with frequent invitations to meditate or connect. Click Here…
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Sunday Swing! at Schenley Park – Schenley Plaza
Sunday Swing! at Schenley Park – Schenley Plaza
Join the Pittsburgh Swing Dance Community for a special Sunday Swing! under the tent in Schenley Plaza! Everyone is welcome to this free Kids Day event. Take a quick 30-minute lesson at noon, and then jump into the social dance at 12:30. The Pittsburgh Swing Dance Community is a safe space for everyone! No pre-registration…
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Nature Walk and Storytime for Baby and Me – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Nature Walk and Storytime for Baby and Me – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Come join us for an opportunity for you and your little one to explore the outdoors followed by toddler activities. Please meet at the Schenley Park Visitors Center. Food, raffles and more! Program for ages 3 and under. Presented in partnership with Hello Baby. Registration required - Visit online event calendar to register. REGSITER HERE
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Forest Bathing In Riverview Park
Forest Bathing In Riverview Park
Join a certified guide for a forest bathing walk in Riverview Park. This slow and welcoming walk in the forest is suitable for all physical conditions. You'll be guided through a series of invitations that will allow you to slow down and explore nature through your senses. This practice supports health and well-being, and can…
Frick Park Stewardship Days
Stewardship Days- August Wilson Park