Restore Our Parks
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy relies heavily on volunteers to accomplish our work in the parks, particularly our ecological restoration initiatives. We accomplish volunteer projects in several ways:
- Volunteer work days, where individuals can sign up to work on a one-time project in the parks
- Corporate and community work days, where organizations work with us to plan a project for a group
- The Urban EcoSteward program, where individuals sign up to receive training and perform long-term maintenance on a designated area of parkland
In 2008, volunteers contributed 4,300 hours to the care of our parks. Join the effort—explore our volunteer opportunities and sign up to be notified of upcoming projects!
Got an idea for a volunteer project, have some feedback from your volunteer experience, or just want to learn more? Contact us here!
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy treats applicants and volunteers without regard to their race or color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, or veteran status.
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.