High School Urban EcoStewards

University Prep High School Urban EcoStewards 2012As we take our mid-season break for the winter, we would like to thank all of the students from City High, SciTech, Perry, Ellis, University Prep, and Westinghouse who are participating in High School Urban Eco Stewards for all of their hard work! Your dedication to the upkeep of your local ecosystem is admirable, and we thank you for always being upbeat and cheerful! We are looking forward to starting up again in the spring.

High School Urban EcoStewards are committed students who play an invaluable role in protecting our urban green spaces. Participants visit the parks at least 3 times throughout the school year and complete key environmental improvement projects, learn how parks and watersheds are vital urban ecosystems, and improve their observation and literacy skills through nature journaling.

Please contact our education department with questions at 412-682-7275 ext. 211 if you are interested in having your students participate in the program for the upcoming academic year.Ellis High School Urban EcoStewards 2012

Our goals:

  • Engage youth in urban environmental stewardship
  • Help restore urban parks and ecosystems
  • Have fun while making a real difference for Pittsburgh’s parks

What students do as Urban EcoStewards:

  • Connect with local green space
  • Learn about urban ecosystems
  • Contribute to the improvement of parks through hands-on restoration projects
  • Learn about careers in the environmental field
  • Understand the benefits of urban parks and green spaces and how humans impact them
  • Increase scientific observation and journaling skills
  • Work and learn outside in all weather (sessions will be cancelled only for extreme conditions)

The Parks Conservancy is looking for youth who are:

  • Committed to making a difference for our local environment
  • Willing to get dirty and work hard in an outdoor setting Westinghouse High School Urban EcoStewards 2012
  • Able to behave responsibly off school grounds
  • Interested in learning about parks and the urban environment 

Listen to past students talk about their experiences as Urban EcoStewards on the Hear Me website.

Watch some City Charter HS students talk about their experiences as Urban EcoStewards here.

Listen to Aisha Hughes' inspirational story about her time as a High School Urban EcoSteward (recorded on The Allegheny Front radio program).

Get Involved

Sign-up for our spring 2013 Volunteer Days and help plant over 600 trees.

Check out our 2013 Urban EcoSteward training dates and sign up today!

Stay up-to-date with our current projects on our blog.

Info for Volunteers

What to bring: Long pants, closed-toe shoes with good tread, all-weather clothing, a reusable water bottle (if you have one).

What will be provided: All necessary tools, gloves, materials, snacks, and instruction.

What to expect:  Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy volunteer work days are typically 4 hours long, rain or shine, and involve some type of ecological restoration work such as planting trees or wildflowers, controlling erosion, building trails, managing invasive species, or cleaning up dumpsites. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about safety and technique, provide you with tools and materials, and help you make a difference in our amazing parks. Expect to have fun, meet people who love the outdoors, and get dirty!

 
 
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