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SUMMARY:Trail Care Tuesday - Duck Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Duck Hollow section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Tuesday opportunity!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n	Clear undesired vegetation\n	Clear encroaching vegetation\n	Collect litter and clear debris\n	Other general trail maintenance needs\n\n\n\nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather\, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle\, water will not be available. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided.\n\n\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email. An additional email will be sent the day prior to the workday with project details; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.\n\n\nPlease reach out to Ashley Martin\, Trail Stewardship Program Manager\, with questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/trail-care-tuesday-duck-hollow-4/
LOCATION:Duck Hollow Parking Lot\, Duck Hollow Trail\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T100000
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SUMMARY:UpKeep Trail Care Friday - Strip District
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Strip District section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for an Upkeep Trail Care opportunity!\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n 	Tend to trees\n 	Manage invasive plant species\n 	Collect litter and clear debris\n 	Other general trail maintenance needs  \n\nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather\, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle\, water will not be available. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided.\n\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email. An additional email will be sent the day prior to the workday with project details; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.  \n\nPlease reach out to Jackie McGrath\, Trail Stewardship Program Assistant\, with questions at jackie@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/upkeep-trail-care-friday-strip-district/
LOCATION:Strip District – 15th Street\, 1521 Waterfront Pl\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
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SUMMARY:Lock Through Class #1 - Natrona
DESCRIPTION:Want to expand your river navigation skills by learning to lock through one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock & Dams in the Pittsburgh pool? \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Friends of the Riverfront and Venture Outdoors on the Three Rivers Water Trail for the first 2025 lock through paddle experience! \nWe’ll depart from Natrona’s Three Rivers Water Trail Launch and lock through Lock #4 before paddling around Jacks Island and then finishing our paddle back at the launch. \nThis session is designed for paddlers at an intermediate experience level. All paddlers should have some experience paddling a kayak on their own and a basic knowledge of river safety. \nBefore getting on the water\, we will discuss safety\, the process of Locking Through\, and explore a bit of the science around how locks work. \nYou may bring your own kayak to this event; please mark your ticket accordingly so we know how many boats to provide. Questions regarding the event should be directed to Katie Craig at Katherine@friendsoftheriverfront.org\n\n\nClass Instruction AND Rental – $50.00\n\n\nClass instruction ONLY (B.Y.O.B) – $25.00
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/lock-through-class/
LOCATION:Natrona Boat Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTSTAMP:20250813T132547Z
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SUMMARY:Water Trail Care Thursday - Heinz Quay
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.\n\n\nJoin us at the Heinz Quay Launch on the Ohio River section of the Three Rivers Water Trail for a river-based Water Trail Care Thursday opportunity!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n	Launch from Heinz Quay and paddle downriver towards the West End Bridge\n	Volunteers will collect trash along the way\, docking on the riverbanks where we can to get out and collect trash \n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 12 participants total; if you have your own vessel (kayak or canoe)\, we encourage you to bring it. We have 12 available seats in the Friends fleet in a kayak or canoe for those that do not have their own. Previous paddling experience required. If you are a beginner or have never paddled before\, please email Ashley Martin at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org and we can discuss!\n\n\nPlease wear sturdy close-toed shoes\, long pants\, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather\, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle\, water refills will not be available. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided.\n\n\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email. An additional email will be sent the day prior to the workday with project details and what to expect; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.\n\n\nPlease reach out to Ashley Martin\, Trail Stewardship Program Manager\, with questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/water-trail-care-thursday-heinz-quay/
LOCATION:Heinz Quay Boat Launch\, North Shore Riverfront Park\, Pittsburgh\, 15212
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T100000
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SUMMARY:Train on the Trail - Watershed Quality
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025’s eighth Train on the Trail session!\n\n\nUpstream Pittsburgh will be leading an in-person training session where participants will learn about watershed quality\, the history and restoration work in Nine Mile Run\, plastic pollution\, and more! This event will consist of a one mile hike on the Nine Mile Trail to Duck Hollow and back. Participants will have the opportunity to do a hands-on microplastic collection and litter clean-up.  \n\n\nThe 2025 Train on the Trail series will offer enrichment opportunities for volunteers and trail users to gain introductory knowledge and skills that will benefit their trail experience\, including native and invasive plants\, watercraft safety\, tree identification\, and more!\n\n\nAn email will be sent the day before the event with details. Email Angela Valotta\, Trail Stewardship Program Assistant\, with any questions at trailstewardship@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/train-on-the-trail-watershed-quality/
LOCATION:Duck Hollow Parking Lot\, Duck Hollow Trail\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Train on the Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
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SUMMARY:Upkeep Trail Care Tuesday - Eliza Furnace
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS FULL\n\n\nJoin us on the Eliza Furnace section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for an UpKeep Trail Care opportunity!\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n 	Tend to trees\n 	Collect litter\n 	Clear encroaching vegetation\n 	Other general trail maintenance needs  \n\nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather\, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle\, water will not be available. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided.  \n\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email. An additional email will be sent the day prior to the workday with project details; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.  \n\nPlease reach out to Jackie McGrath\, Trail Stewardship Program Assistant\, with questions at jackie@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/upkeep-trail-care-tuesday-eliza-furnace/
LOCATION:Second Avenue Parking Plaza
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T180000
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SUMMARY:Hazelwood to Carrie Furnace Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Riverfront invites you to join us at the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark for a wrap-up presentation on this phase of the trail project connecting Hazelwood to Duck Hollow and Carrie Furnace. This project kicked off in May 2023 and is in the final stages of 30% design documents and a written report which documents the entire project process.\n\n \n\nLearn more about the route\, proposed trail bridges\, trail extension plans and our next steps! We will also have information on the status and progress on the Turtle Creek Connector\, which begins at the Carrie Furnace site.\n\nThank you to Rivers of Steel for hosting us at the Carrie Furnace Power House. Due to the historic nature of the building\, the space does not have HVAC\, but is a large structure that typically stays cooler than the outdoors. We will have chairs\, fans\, snacks and water! Parking is available outside of the building.\n\n\n\nPlease reach out to our Project Manager\, Katie Kovalchik\, if you require accessibility accommodations. Email her at katie@friendsoftheriverfront.org.\n\nLearn more about the project here.\n\n 
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/hazelwood-to-carrie-furnace-public-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Carrie Furnace Power House\, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15218\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T100000
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SUMMARY:Trail Care Thursday - Eliza Furnace
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Eliza Furnace West section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Thursday opportunity with Tree Pittsburgh!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n	Weed and clear undesired vegetation along the tree beds\n	Tend to young trees\n	Spread mulch provided by Tree Pittsburgh\n	Collect litter\n	Other general trail maintenance needs\n\n\n\nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather\, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle\, water will not be available. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided.\n\n\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email. An additional email will be sent the day prior to the workday with project details; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.\n\n\nPlease reach out to Ashley Martin\, Trail Stewardship Program Manager\, with questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/trail-care-thursday-eliza-furnace/
LOCATION:Second Avenue Parking Plaza
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T100000
DTSTAMP:20250730T154510Z
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SUMMARY:Ground Breaking Ceremony - Eagle's Landing Riverfront Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Groundbreaking Ceremony celebrating the construction of Phase 1 of Eagle’s Landing Riverfront Park along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Great Allegheny Passage in Baldwin\, PA.\n\nThis milestone is the result of years of hard work and collaboration among dedicated partners\, community members\, and funders. Please join us as we celebrate the beginning of improvements at this important trailside amenity along the Monongahela River!\n\nPlease note that this event is accessible by trail only.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/eagles-landing-riverfront-park/
LOCATION:Eagle’s Landing Riverfront Park\, 40°23'45.1"N 79°56'35.1"W
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20250808T153640Z
CREATED:20250808T153559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T153640Z
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SUMMARY:Trail Care Friday - South Side
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the South Side – Color Park section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Friday opportunity!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n	Assist in removing undesired vegetation\n	Collect litter\n	Other general trail maintenance needs\n\n\n\nPlease wear sturdy shoes\, long pants\, and layered sleeves to be removed. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather\, we will work through light to moderate rain. Bring a reusable water bottle\, water will not be available. All other project supplies and equipment will be provided.\n\n\nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email. An additional email will be sent the day prior to the workday with project details; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.\n\n\nPlease reach out to Ashley Martin\, Trail Stewardship Program Manager\, with questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/trail-care-friday-south-side/
LOCATION:The Color Park\, 1 S 6th St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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