Citiparks would like to thank everybody that participated in Earth Day activities, especially our tree planting volunteers!
We extend a special thanks to the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for co-sponsoring this year's Earth Day activities.
Take part in three days of Earth Day opportunities at the Frick Environmental Center. The 151-acre Frick Woods Nature Reserve offers an extensive trail system and an impressive array of habitats filled with Pennsylvania's native plants.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013 - COMMUNITY CAMPFIRE
Hang out at the campfire. The FEC will provide the fire and sticks; you provide the marshmallows and a cup for hot cider!
Place: FEC at 2005 Beechwood Boulevard
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013 - TREE PLANTING DAY
Volunteer for a morning of hands-on tree planting and then stay for lunch.
Enjoy an afternoon of nature walks throughout the 151-acre nature reserve.
Place: FEC at 2005 Beechwood Boulevard
Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m. (walks every hour)
Day-of registration required for walks
Please note: In the event of severe weather on April 21, nature walks will be cancelled.)
Earth Day is presented by Citiparks and is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, 91.3 fm WYEP and 90.5 WESA.
Special thanks to the following program walk leaders and organizations for their participation in Earth Day 2013:
Gabbi Hughes, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Amy Bianco
Susie DeBor, Burgh Bees
Tim Pearce, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Melissa & David Sokulski, Food Under Foot
Mike Cornell, Frick Environmental Center
Ally Ratliff & Bailey Warren, Frick Environmental Center & Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Bryan Dolney, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Marijke Hecht, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
Kathryn Hunninen, Pittsburgh Urban Rangers
Indigo Raffel
Water Sadauskas
Jack & Sue Solomon, Three Rivers Birding Club
Alan Hunninen, Urban EcoStewards
James Tunney, Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club
We strive to make all City programs accessible to everyone regardless of ability. If you need an accommodation for a disability, please contact Patty Himes at 412-422-6538 five working days prior to the event. Every effort will be made to accommodate you.
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