Urban EcoSteward Program
The Urban EcoSteward program is coordinated by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, the Frick Environmental Center, the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association, and the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation. Urban EcoStewards give back to their communities by adopting a specific section of park land that they agree to maintain. Stewards receive training from Parks Conservancy staff and other program partners and visit their site throughout the year to remove invasive species, plant native flora, slow erosion, and clean up trash. EcoStewards report to a coordinator, who will accompany them on at least one site visit per year to determine maintenance needs.
If you want to get involved, please contact the Parks Conservancy at 412-682-7275.
For more information, you can view or download the Urban EcoSteward brochure by clicking here.
Click below to learn more about the following:
Training Dates and Events
Recording Your Hours
Downloadable Reference Forms
Invasive Plants References
Upcoming Opportunities
Sign up for the activities below here.
Sunday, March 21
10:00am - 1:00pm
Bike Trail Improvements
Highland Park
Join the Parks Conservancy and the Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group (PTAG) as we improve woodland trails in Highland Park. Meet up at the Pool Grove.
Saturday, March 27
9:00am - 1:00pm
Nine Mile Run Stream Bank Improvements
Frick Park
The Parks Conservancy is teaming up with the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association to restore stream bank vegetation in Frick Park.
Wednesday, April 14
6:00 - 8:00pm
Garden Beautification with the Men's Garden Club
Highland Park Entry Garden
Help maintain the Highland Park Entry Garden by joining the Parks Conservancy and the Men's Garden Club in ongoing beautification activities. This "Wednesday weeding" activity will occur every other Wednesday evening. No registration is required; just come out whenever you can make it!
Saturday, April 24
9:00am - 1:00pm
Panther Hollow Extravaganza Extravaganza: An Earth Day Volunteer Event
Schenley Park
Help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day by helping us restore and protect the Panther Hollow Watershed! Volunteer activities will include tree plantings, erosion control, trail building, and litter pickup. Register here or call 412-682-7275.