Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Emerald View Park
Grandview Park 499 Bailey Avenue, Pittsburgh, PANew to birding? Looking for a group to bird 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 at the Grandview Park entrance to Emerald View Park - at…
Walk with a Ranger: Panther Hollow Watershed – Schenley Park
Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center 101 Panther Hollow Road, PittsburghJoin the Schenley Park Rangers at the Schenley Park Visitor Center for a presentation on watersheds and sources of pollution in our community. Following the presentation, participants will hike with the rangers down to Panther Hollow Lake and explore examples of pollution sources along the way. Walk may include cobblestone pathways, stairs, and moderate to…
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…
Grandview Park Tree Care Event
Grandview Park (Part of Emerald View Park) 499 Bailey Avenue, Pittsburgh, PAJoin us to help care for trees in Grandview Park! We will weed, mulch, pick up litter, and repair deer protection around the trees. Gloves, tools, and refreshments provided. All ages welcome. Event hosted by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy in partnership with Tree Pittsburgh and Mount Washington Community Development Corporation. Contact khunninen@pittsburghparks.org if you have…
Pittsburgh Park Ranger Guided Hike Series: Olympia Park
Emerald View Park Intersection of Beltzhoover & Bailey Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin your Pgh Park Rangers for a 1-mile loop hike on the Turkey Run Trail. REGISTER HERE
Summer Mushroom Walk – Frick Park
Frick Environmental Center - Meet at the fountain 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PAJoin Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin and the Western PA Mushroom Club for a walk in Frick Park to learn about mushrooms! Walk will meet at the fountain outside the Frick Environmental Center. Specimens will be collected, identified, and left on display for this evening's Western PA Mushroom Club meeting. REGSITER HERE Length: 1-2 miles Surface…
Western PA Mushroom Club Meeting – Frick Environmental Center
Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the Western PA Mushroom Club for an evening of fungi, fun, and friends! This month's speaker is Rachel Swenie, PhD, who will be presenting "How to Identify Chanterelles" to us over Zoom. Note that we will still host an in-person meeting despite our speaker joining virtually. Meetings are free and open to the public.…
Black Power Storytime – Frick Environmental Center
Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us in the From the Slavery to Freedom Garden for a Black Power Storytime in celebration of Juneteenth, presented by BOOM Concepts. Award-winning artist and creative entrepreneur DS Kinsel will read two children’s stories and then children and caregivers will be invited to participate in a short garden activity led by PPC naturalist educators.…
World Refugee Day – Schenley Plaza
Schenley Plaza 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PAJune 20 is an annual international day honoring people around the world who have been forced to flee. The Conservancy is proud to host this event on the Schenley Plaza lawn. The day will include cultural performances, speakers, artisan craft vendors, food, family activities, and more. A free shuttle will be available for attendees on…
Yoga in the Plaza with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
Schenley Plaza 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA3 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…