Join us on the Three Rivers Water Trail to beautify the Cheswick Water Trail Launch in Rachel Carson Riverfront Park. Volunteers will help the Borough prepare the site for launch improvements by clearing overgrowth and invasive plants along the riverbank; trimming a grass seating area; removing an old fence; and collecting trash, litter, and debris […]
Join us on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Tuesday trail care! This opportunity will focus on beginning to clear the Allegheny River viewshed between Heniz Street and the 16th Street Bridge, light tree care and evaluation of recently planted trees, and litter and trash collection. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and layered […]
LITTER LEAGUE 2023 presented by MID-SEASON TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, MAY 12th Clairton CommUNITY Garden 300 St Clair Ave Clairton, PA, 15025 Colleagues @ 2pm Neighbors @ 6pm We're already coming up to mid-terms!!! Join us next week in the Mon Valley for a cookout and tournament. Walk-ups welcome to play as a free agent in the […]
Join us on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Tuesday trail care! This opportunity will focus on continuing to clear the Ohio River viewshed between Preble and Doerr Streets and litter and trash collection. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and layered sleeves to be removed according to the weather. Bring enough water with […]
Friends of the Riverfront will be tabling the event with information about the VOPP project and our organization's efforts in Allegheny County. The Botany & Booze Fundraiser hosted by the Verona Garden Club features live music, food trucks, craft vendors, local artisans, breweries, and the Garden Club's not to be missed plant sale. This amazing […]
*Rescheduled from April* 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 Tuesday May 23 will prepare the park and adjacent Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a public, all-are-welcome Public Painting event on Thursday, May 25! Tuesday […]
Save the date for May's Train on the Trail Series installment: Watercraft Basics & Safety! American Canoe Association certified volunteers from Outkast Paddlers will provide introductory level overviews of canoe and kayak watercraft, foundational non-motorized safety considerations, and general approaches to putting in and paddling our Three Rivers. Our friends at Full Psych Adventure Team […]
Carnegie Science Center and Friends of the Riverfront Presents: (Re)agents of Change- Day of Action, Science, and Service Saturday May 27th, 2023 Session 1- 10am - 11:30am Session 2 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm What does it take to clean up Pittsburgh's Riverfronts, after years of legacy pollution along our rivers? Join us at the Carnegie […]
"Flying Friends of the Riverfront" at OpenStreets Northshore: 10:00am - 1:30pm (Ongoing): Friends of the Riverfront Information Station, Litter Bucket Toss, and "Bird's Eye View: Trail Envisioning Collaborative Art Project"- Litter bucket toss, tabling materials like maps and development plans, FOTR coloring book coloring station, FOTR sticker giveaway, and two chalk boards where participants can […]
All 2023 volunteers are invited to gather for coffee, pastries, and friendship as we say THANK YOU for the over 300 volunteer hours contributed so far in 2023. Bring a chair and join us under the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville to reflect on your hard work and hear what's coming up in the summer […]
