Train on the Trail – Birding on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025’s sixth Train on the Trail session! Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy‘s Naturalist Educator, Stephen Bucklin, will be leading us on a bird walk along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Train on the Trail – Planting Native for Pollinators

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025’s fifth Train on the Trail session! Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be leading an in-person training session where participants will learn about native pollinators, pollinator-friendly plants, how to start your own native pollinator garden and more!

Train on the Trail – Watercraft and Boat Safety

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025’s fourth Train on the Trail session! American Canoe Association certified Instructor, Jamie Cortese, will be leading us on an introductory level overview of kayak and canoe basics, foundational non-motorized safety, and general approaches to launching and paddling our Three Rivers!

Train on the Trail – Native & Invasive Species ID (Registration Closed)

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025’s third Train on the Trail Session! Fourth River Workers Guild will be leading an in-person training session where participants will learn how to identify common native and invasive species along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail as well as proper removal practices, what tools to use, and more!

Train on the Trail – Proper Pruning Workshop

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025’s second Train on the Trail Session! Tree Pittsburgh will be leading an in-person training session where participants will learn how to properly prune including how to identify when it is needed, tools to use, technique, and more!

Train on the Trail – Water Quality Education

Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2024’s sixth Train on the Trail installment! Three Rivers Waterkeeper will be leading an in-person training session where participants will learn what pollution to look for and how to report it while you’re out on the Three Rivers Water Trail followed by a short paddle along the Monongahela River!