Learn, volunteer, and participate in the parks
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Nine Mile Run Watershed Association, Frick Environmental Center, SCA, and the City of Pittsburgh have partnered to create "Invasive Plants of Pittsburgh," a guide to managing invasive plants in our area. The document was revised in June 2008, and it is available for download below.
Invasive Plants of Pittsburgh (PDF file)
Spring volunteer work days start up in March. Check out the schedule and help keep our parks beautiful.
See photos of the restoration progress at Mellon Square on our Flickr site.
Stay up-to-date with our current projects on our blog.
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!