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Meet the Trees of McKinley Park
McKinley Park 900 Delmont Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTrees are our neighbors! Getting to know them helps us understand our neighborhoods, plants, and ourselves better. This hike will allow you to meet the trees that live around you! (Meet at the McKinley Park Community Center.) Please note this activity is geared towards people ages 14+.
Hike with a Naturalist: Spring Mushrooms
Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhile spring is typically associated with blooming flowers or singing birds, an entirely different group of organisms is also springing to life this month -- fungi! Join Naturalist Educator and President of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club Stephen Bucklin on a walk through Highland Park to learn about what species are out this month, how…
Forest Bathing
Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis Forest Bathing session is a 90 minute guided visit into the forest where we will slow down, awaken our senses, and nurture our relationship with nature. Through a series of guided invitations, you will find your own ways of connecting with the forest as you relax into being present with the sights, smells, sounds,…
Phillips Park Volunteer Clean Up
Phillips Park 201 Parkfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSign up to help beautify the Veteran's Monument adjacent to the park by participating in a spring cleaning of the landscaping around the recreation center and picking up litter across the park. Thank you to our partners at Citiparks, Councilman Coghill, and the Friends of Phillips Park! Please register for this event.
Forest Bathing
Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis Forest Bathing session is a 90 minute guided visit into the forest where we will slow down, awaken our senses, and nurture our relationship with nature. Through a series of guided invitations, you will find your own ways of connecting with the forest as you relax into being present with the sights, smells, sounds,…
Cancelled – Sheraden Park Volunteer Clean Up
Sheraden Park 1000 Adon Street*Please note that this event has been cancelled*. Sign up to help clean up and perform trail maintenance in Sheraden Park! Thank you to our partners at Boy Scouts of Western PA, KEYS, and Council President Kali-Smith! Please register for this event.
Cancelled – Intro to Hatha Yoga
Sheraden Park 1000 Adon Street*Please note this event has been cancelled due to the weather. Please stay tuned for a new date in May!* The introduction to Hatha Yoga will focus on sitting positions and the demonstration and practice of nine yoga poses. It will also include a 15-minute deep relaxation demonstration and practice of breathing techniques. Please register…
Children’s Activities: Birds and Kites
Schenley Plaza 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PAJoin us for two family-friendly activities: kite-making and a bird scavenger hunt! Search for common birds cleverly hidden around Schenley Plaza. We'll also have a kite-making station and lots of room to fly your creations! Please register for this event.
Intro to Hatha Yoga
Schenley Plaza 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PAThe introduction to Hatha Yoga will focus on sitting positions and the demonstration and practice of nine yoga poses. It will also include a 15-minute deep relaxation demonstration and practice of breathing techniques. Please register for this event.
Earth Month Concert in the Park
Frick Park Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWrap up the celebration of Earth Month with a Concert in Frick Part! Pre-register your spot in the park to catch live, local music! Featuring local artists and celebrating our local parks, this concert is powered by solar energy from sustainable energy partner ZeroFossil and sponsored by Green Mountain Energy. Please consider donating to support…