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April 2023
Trail Tuesday – Eliza Furnace (4/4)
Join us on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Tuesday trail care! This opportunity will continue trash and litter collection along the Eliza Furnace section as well as preparing a site for knotweed suppression near the Second Avenue Parking Plaza. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and layered sleeves to be removed. Bring enough water with you for the entire workday. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided. An email will be send the day prior to…
Find out more »Trail Tuesday – Strip District (4/11)
Join us on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Tuesday Evening trail care! This opportunity will continue viewshed clearing along the Strip District section by cutting vines, removing dead limbs, and trimming overgrowth in advance of spring regrowth. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and layered sleeves to be removed. Bring enough water with you for the entire workday. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided. An email will be send the day prior to the workday…
Find out more »Train on the Trail – Native and Invasive Species
Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2023's first Train on the Trail installment! Penn State Extension educator Sandy Feather will provide an on-trail overview of native and invasive plant species trail users can expect to find along the Three Rivers Heritage & Water Trails and throughout Allegheny County - maybe even your backyard! Participants will learn to identify plants species and gain a understanding of the natural ecosystem surrounding our trail system. Location to be determined! The 2023 Train on…
Find out more »Trail Tuesday – Natrona (4/18)
Join us on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Tuesday trail care! This opportunity will continue beautification of the Natrona Community Connector through the installation of a small pollinator garden and as well litter and trash cleanup of Natrona Community Park and Allegheny riverfront. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and layered sleeves to be removed. Bring enough water with you for the entire workday. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided. An email will be send…
Find out more »Earth Day on the South Side
Celebrate Earth Day 2023 on the South Side, with Friends of the Riverfront, REI, South Side Community Council, and more! Join us along the Three Rivers Heritage & Water Trails in South Side Riverfront Park for trail-based activities, outdoor vendors, volunteer opportunities, food, music, and fun! Attendees can win a $100 REI giftcard and other prizes! Free REI Bike Tech Repairs Kids Litter Kit Decorating Contest (all participants receive a free Litter Kit!) Engage with bikes, kayaks, and more with…
Find out more »2023 Color Park Refresh Public Site Preparation
Save the Date for the 2023 Color Park Refresh, in collaboration with Studio AM and South Side Community Council. Two volunteer opportunities on Thursday April 27 (public) and Friday April 28 (corporate) will prepare the park and adjacent Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a public, all-are-welcome Refresh panting event on Saturday April 29! In it's inaugural year (2023) the Color Park Refresh will establish Color Park boundaries and a positive culture around park use,"refresh" trail assets and surfaces within Color…
Find out more »2023 Color Park Refresh Public Paint
Save the Date for the 2023 Color Park Refresh, in collaboration with Studio AM and South Side Community Council. Two volunteer opportunities on Thursday April 27 and Friday April 28 will prepare the park and adjacent Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a public, all-are-welcome Refresh panting event on Saturday April 29! All are welcome to participate in a public refresh of the Color Park from 11am-2pm. Community members will create new base colors and designs while enjoying snacks and music.…
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