Events

10.27 Healing Partnership and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy are excited to partner in the creation of a healing hike. The intention of this support group in motion if to offer a therapeutic and educational space for those directly and indirectly affected by the 2018 synagogue shooting, as well as the greater Pittsburgh community, to come…

Join artists Steve Gurysh, Tristan Surtees and Charles Blanc for an update on the concept they have been developing for Riverview Park through the Art in Parks initiative. Over the past few months, the artists have met with Park Rangers, members of Friends of Riverview Park, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, the Urban Forestry, and other…

Squirrels stay active all winter long! Join a naturalist educator to read Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep by April Pulley Sayre and take a hike to see our local furry acrobats in action. Come prepared to be outside for the majority of the program. Wear warm clothes and dress in layers. This program is suggested for…

Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin on an exploratory birding walk in Highland Park! No prior experience is required, and binoculars will be available for those who would like to borrow a pair for the walk. The March walk will take place in beautiful Highland Park. Please meet the group at the Entry Garden. Registration is…

Join a naturalist educator for a reading of the book Animals Don't Wear Pajamas by Eve B. Feldman. Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and learn now different animals in nature get their rest. Bring a blanket, grab some markers, and get ready to design a cozy place that you think would be a perfect…

Join us for a peaceful morning Forest Bathing as we enjoy the magic at the beginning of spring. We will meander in the woods and look for signs of awakening life. Slowing down will give us a chance to notice the little changes popping up to signal the coming of warmer weather. Please dress appropriately…

Join the Mellon Park Action Plan Team for an upcoming presentation session to learn about the proposed plan for Mellon Park! The preferred plan was developed based on extensive community feedback received through multiple public presentations, stakeholder meetings, and online survey responses. There are two 90-minute presentations sessions. Each session will include a presentation of…

For our 1st PSL Service Project of 2022 we will be partnering with our friends at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to help give some loving attention McKinley Park. At one time, McKinley was home to 6 days a week of PSL activity, and was a location for softball, flag football, and kickball. Due to failing…

The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the Explorers Club of Pittsburgh will host the 29th annual Emerald View Park cleanup event in Mount Washington on March 26 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Experienced rock climbers and mountaineers from the Explorers Club of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group will use their climbing skills and equipment…

Join trail stewards and the Friends of Riverview Park the last Saturday of each month (May-October) from 9am-12pm to work on trail projects in Riverview Park. Meet at the Visitors Center in Riverview Park. Please note: These events are open to people of all ages. We do ask that all persons under 18 years of…

Join the Mellon Park Action Plan Team for an upcoming presentation session to learn about the proposed plan for Mellon Park! The preferred plan was developed based on extensive community feedback received through multiple public presentations, stakeholder meetings, and online survey responses. There are two 90-minute presentations sessions. Each session will include a presentation of…