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SOLD OUT – Lichens of Frick Park – Frick Environmental Center
SOLD OUT – Lichens of Frick Park – Frick Environmental Center
Ever notice the light green, yellow, and gray patches of stuff growing on old stonework or trees? These are lichens! Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of species of these incredible symbiotic organisms. Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin at the Frick Environmental Center for an afternoon of learning about these often overlooked and valuable parts of…
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Hike with a Naturalist – Winter Tree ID – Frick Environmental Center
Hike with a Naturalist – Winter Tree ID – Frick Environmental Center
Come learn the basics of winter tree ID or brush up on your skills! Take a walk through the woodlands of Frick Park with Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin to practice your observation skills as we take an in-depth look at bark and buds. Length: 1-2 Miles Surface Type: Natural Trail, Crushed Limestone Slope: Varying REGISTER…
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Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Highland Park
Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Highland Park
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 at the Entry Garden in Highland Park and take…
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Winter Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Envrionmental Center
Winter Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Envrionmental Center
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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Story Hike: Swirl by Swirl – Frick Environmental Center
Story Hike: Swirl by Swirl – Frick Environmental Center
Spirals are bold, beautiful, and mysterious, and they occur all throughout nature! Join a naturalist educator for a reading of Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman followed by a brief hike to look for spirals and other shapes in nature. This program is best for ages 3-8. Meet in the Frick Environmental…
Collective Legacy Artist Talk with BOOM Concepts – Frick Environmental Center
Collective Legacy Artist Talk with BOOM Concepts – Frick Environmental Center
In celebration of Black History Month BOOM Concepts presents an artist talk with select artists from the Collective Legacy II Exhibit on display at the Frick Environmental Center, Pittsburgh International Airport and Emerald City. Learn about the artist, their journey and creative process. REGISTER HERE Programs at the Frick Environmental Center are supported by the…
Tea & Honey Book Club: Presented by Write Pittsburgh – Frick Environmental Center
Tea & Honey Book Club: Presented by Write Pittsburgh – Frick Environmental Center
Presented by Write Pittsburgh as part of the NEA Big Read program, the Tea & Honey Book Club is an intergenerational book club and writing workshop exploring gratitude, community, and connection, using Ross Gay's Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude as a guiding text. Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude is a sustained meditation on that which goes away—loved…
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Hays Woods Stewardship Days
Hays Woods Stewardship Days
Ecological Restoration | Invasive species management | Trail work | Park clean-up | Entry-garden care Contribute to environmental stewardship in Pittsburgh’s brand new 624-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 trails while you’re at it!…
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Winter Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership
Winter Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership
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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Trail Tours in Hays Woods Park
Trail Tours in Hays Woods Park
Trail Tours in Hays Woods Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for a winter walk through the hidden trails of Hays Woods! Bundle up and meet us at the Agnew Trailhead entrance on January 11 and February 22 at 11:30 AM for an invigorating hike. Enjoy hot chocolate as we explore the changing winter landscape and…
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Winter Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Envrionmental Center
Winter Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Envrionmental Center
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…
Hays Woods Stewardship Days