Teacher Workshops
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, in collaboration with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Chatham University, the Frick Environmental Center, Conservation Consultants Inc. and Earth Force, developed the Pittsburgh Environmental Teaching Workshop.
The week-long course for local educators focuses on humans’ interaction with the environment by addressing environmental education standards on topics such as watersheds, built environments, renewable and non-renewable resources, environmental laws and ecosystems, and environmental health.
Following the workshop, teachers create a plan to incorporate what they learned and a park field trip into their curricula. Teachers receive ACT 48 credits. (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!