Landscape Exploration Program
The Landscape Exploration Program is a two-day course designed to introduce seventh-graders to concepts of landscape design. It promotes parks as outdoor classrooms for teaching history, art, and science. The course includes field trips to the parks and discussion on landscape design and ecological issues such as erosion, invasive species, and watershed health. Students develop their own 3-D models for hypothetical improvements to the parks that they present to their fellow students. (This program is not currently being offered.)
Upcoming Events
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.
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!