BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the Riverfront - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of the Riverfront X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the Riverfront REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260709T184110Z CREATED:20260709T184110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T184110Z UID:10001945-1785232800-1785240000@friendsoftheriverfront.org SUMMARY:Trail Care Tuesday - Lawrenceville DESCRIPTION:Join us for Trail Care along the Lawrenceville section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n Collect litter along the trail and surrounding areas\n Remove stickers and graffiti from amenities\n Clear built up debris from the trail\n Cut back encroaching vegetation\n Paint jersey barriers (weather permitting)\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 refills will 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. \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-lawrenceville-3/ LOCATION:Lawrenceville – Three Rivers Heritage Trail Parking\, Lawrenceville Trail\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_5609-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Riverfront":MAILTO:friends@friendsoftheriverfront.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260709T192204Z CREATED:20260709T191845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T192204Z UID:10001946-1785319200-1785326400@friendsoftheriverfront.org SUMMARY:Trail Stewardship Mid-Year Volunteer Appreciation DESCRIPTION:Have you volunteered with Friends of the Riverfront in 2026? Join us at Etna Riverfront Park for a special mid-year volunteer appreciation event!\n\n\nAs the backbone of the stewardship program\, our volunteers – YOU – help us keep the Three Rivers Heritage & Water Trail systems safe\, accessible and clean week-in and week-out. Through the first half of 2026 you have contributed over 2\,200 hours\, which deserves to be recognized! Join the stewardship team for light refreshments\, raffle prizes\, and socializing with friends as we celebrate YOU\, our incredible volunteers.\n\n\nIf you have not yet volunteered with us in 2026\, we encourage you to check out our events calendar and join us on the trail for an invite to our volunteer appreciation celebrations! \n\n\nPlease wear whatever you want. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather – sandals encouraged. All other project supplies (drinks and snacks) will be provided. 🙂 \n\n\nA reminder email will be sent the day prior. Reach out to Ashley Martin\, Trail Stewardship Program Manager\, with questions ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org. URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/trail-stewardship-volunteer-mid-year-celebration-3/ LOCATION:Etna Riverfront Park\, 1 River Way\, Pittsburgh\, 15223\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GetAttachmentThumbnail-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Riverfront":MAILTO:friends@friendsoftheriverfront.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T120000 DTSTAMP:20260707T154405Z CREATED:20260707T154405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T154405Z UID:10001944-1785837600-1785844800@friendsoftheriverfront.org SUMMARY:UpKeep Trail Care Tuesday - Monongahela Wharf Landing DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Monongahela Wharf Landing section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for an Upkeep Trail Care opportunity!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n Manage graffiti\n Collect litter along the trail and surrounding areas\n Tend to trees\n Other general trail maintenance needs\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 refills will 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. Space is limited to 15 participants to ensure a safe\, hands-on experience for all volunteers.\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-monongahela-wharf-landing/ LOCATION:Monongahela Wharf Landing\, 414 Wood St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Riverfront%2C Events":MAILTO:greg@friendsoftheriverfront.org GEO:40.4374218619;-80.0041600449 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Monongahela Wharf Landing 414 Wood St Pittsburgh PA 15222 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=414 Wood St:geo:-80.0041600449,40.4374218619 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260717T200120Z CREATED:20260717T200120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T200120Z UID:10001947-1786010400-1786017600@friendsoftheriverfront.org SUMMARY:Trail Care Thursday - The Color Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for Trail Care along the Color Park section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n Collect litter along the trail and surrounding areas\n Remove/cover stickers and graffiti outside the park boundaries\n Cut back encroaching and undesired vegetation\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 refills will 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. \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-color-park/ LOCATION:The Color Park\, 1 S 6th St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_3324-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Riverfront":MAILTO:friends@friendsoftheriverfront.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T130000 DTSTAMP:20260717T195613Z CREATED:20260630T201236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T195613Z UID:10001939-1786179600-1786194000@friendsoftheriverfront.org SUMMARY:Water Trail Care Saturday - Chartiers Creek w/ ACW DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Riverfront and Allegheny CleanWays along the Chartiers Creek tributary section of the Three Rivers Water Trail for a river-based Water Trail Care opportunity!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n Launch and paddle ~5 miles downstream along Chartiers Creek ending in Esplen\n Collect litter along the way\, stopping on the riverbanks where we can\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 12 participants; if you have your own vessel (kayak or canoe)\, we encourage you to bring it. Participants that do not have their own will get a seat in the Friends fleet in either a kayak or canoe. The paddle will take between 3-3.5 hours to complete (~1.5 miles per hour). 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\nPlease wear sturdy close-toed shoes\, long pants\, and layered sleeves that can be removed. Wear clothing and shoes you do not mind getting wet/dirty. Monitor the forecast and dress for the weather\, we will work through light rain. Bring a reusable water bottle\, water refills will 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 prior to the workday with meeting location\, project details and what to expect; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.\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/ LOCATION:Chartiers Crossing\, 100 Chartiers Ave\, McKees Rocks\, 15136\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260521_102324.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Riverfront":MAILTO:friends@friendsoftheriverfront.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000 DTSTAMP:20260724T143527Z CREATED:20260513T201108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T143527Z UID:10001932-1786784400-1786795200@friendsoftheriverfront.org SUMMARY:Water Trail Care Saturday - Springdale DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Springdale Launch on the Allegheny River section of the Three Rivers Water Trail for a river-based Water Trail Care opportunity!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n Launch from the Springdale Launch and paddle upriver\n Volunteers will collect trash along the way\, docking on the riverbanks where we can to get out and collect trash\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 recommended. If you are a beginner or have never paddled before\, please email Ashley Martin at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org and we can discuss!\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 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 and what to expect; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.\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-springdale/ LOCATION:Springdale Launch\, Colfax Ave\, Springdale\, 15144\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_2218-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Riverfront":MAILTO:friends@friendsoftheriverfront.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260717T201413Z CREATED:20260717T200849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T201413Z UID:10001949-1787216400-1787227200@friendsoftheriverfront.org SUMMARY:Trail Care Thursday - Eliza Furnace w/ Tree Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Eliza Furnace West section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Care 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\n Collect litter\n Other general trail maintenance needs\n\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 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 and what to expect; registration after 12:00 pm will not receive the details email.\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-w-tree-pittsburgh/ LOCATION:Second Avenue Parking Plaza CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Media-5-1.jpg GEO:40.4343262931;-79.987256054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260717T201233Z CREATED:20260717T201233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T201233Z UID:10001950-1787652000-1787659200@friendsoftheriverfront.org SUMMARY:Trail Care Tuesday - Strip District DESCRIPTION:Join us for Trail Care along the Strip District section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail!\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n Collect litter along the trail and surrounding areas\n Clear debris buildup\n Cut and clear encroaching and undesired vegetation\n Other general trail maintenance needs\n\n\n\nPlease wear sturdy close-toed shoes\, long pants\, and layered sleeves that can 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 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.\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-strip-district-8/ LOCATION:Strip District – 15th Street\, 1521 Waterfront Pl\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States CATEGORIES:Sponsored,Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260518_135747.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Riverfront":MAILTO:friends@friendsoftheriverfront.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR