Walks in the Woods
The Walk in the Woods program will be back again this summer! These weekly walks, led by volunteer community members, run from June until September and highlight natural and historical aspects of the four regional parks: Highland, Frick, Schenley and Riverview Park. Some walks will focus on themes such as water flow within the park; tree, fungus or wildflower identification; and forest pests and pathogens. Dates for themed walks will be announced later, so keep checking back. Get outside on Wednesday nights, and learn about these great regional assets and what you can do to improve them. See you out there!
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!