Friends Fest’24

Introducing Friends Fest… a special event to celebrate our members! Happening 5-8:30 pm on Thursday, June 20, at the Millvale Riverfront Park Pavilion, Friends members can enjoy food, drink, and festivities!

Trail Care Saturday with Allegheny CleanWays – Duck Hollow

Join us on the Duck Hollow portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for Trail Care Saturday! Friends of the Riverfront joins Allegheny CleanWays (ACW) for a day of volunteering on the Three Rivers Heritage & Water Trail.

Trail Care Tuesday – Cheswick

Join us at the Cheswick Water Trail Launch on the Three Rivers Water Trail for Trail Care Tuesday! Volunteers will assist in clearing undesired vegetation, collecting litter along the riverbank, and cleaning the launch in preparation for new equipment.

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.

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 Friday – Arbor Day Tree Planting

Join us on the River Avenue segment of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail for a special Trail Care Friday opportunity in celebration of Arbor Day 2024. Volunteers will plant 40 trees along the riverfront as part of a continued restoration initiative. Project includes planting site prep, tree pit excavation, planting and protecting, watering, and vegetation […]

(Almost) Earth Day Volunteer Opportunities

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

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.

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.