Train on the Trail – Identifying Birds of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2024’s second Train on the Trail installment! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s Naturalist Educator, Stephen Bucklin, will be leading us on a bird walk along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Participants will learn to identify birds species and gain a understanding of the natural ecosystem surrounding our trail system.

Train on the Trail – Native and Invasive Species

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2024’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.

Trail Care Thursday – Millvale

Join us on the Millvale portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Tuesday opportunity! Volunteers will assist in undesired vegetation mitigation to prepare the area for our Earth Day event on 4/20.

Trail Care Tuesday – Strip District

Join us on the Strip District portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Care Tuesday evening edition! Volunteers will assist in undesired vegetation mitigation from the riverside view shed as well as litter cleanup along the trail.

(Almost) Earth Day Volunteer Opportunities

We are teaming up with Allegheny Cleanways to offer multiple volunteer opportunities on the Saturday before Earth Day!  

Celebrate Trails Day Bike Ride

As a part of Celebrate Trails Day, our Trail Development Team is hosting a fun-filled bike ride along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail starting at Millvale Riverfront Park! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy the scenic trails along the river, breathe in the fresh air, and soak up the sunshine with fellow biking enthusiasts.

Plant Walk with Herbalists without Borders

As part of Celebrate Trails Day, we are partnering with Herbalists without Borders to put on a riverfront plant walk along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail!

Trail Care Tuesday – Strip District

CANCELLED due to weather.

Trail Care Tuesday – Millvale

Join us on the Millvale portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Tuesday opportunity! Volunteers will assist in undesired vegetation mitigation as well as litter cleanup along the trail.

Trail Care Thursday – River Ave

Join us on the River Ave portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a Trail Care Tuesday opportunity! Volunteers will assist in undesired vegetation mitigation as well as litter cleanup along the trail.