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SUMMARY:(Almost) Earth Day Tree Planting - South Side
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Riverfront as we celebrate the 56th Earth Day with a native tree planting along the South Side section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail!\n\n\n\nVolunteers will:\n\n\n 	Plant mature balled and burlapped (B&B) trees\n 	Collect litter along the trail\n 	Clear undesired vegetation\n 	Other general trail maintenance needs\n\nPlease wear sturdy closed-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 provided. 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.\n\nPlease reach out to Ashley Martin\, Trail Stewardship Program Manager\, with questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.\n\nThank you to ALCOSAN\, our 2026 Public Trail Care Sponsor
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/almost-earth-day-tree-planting-south-side/
LOCATION:South Side Riverfront Park\, Three Rivers Heritage Trail\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Train on the Trail - Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025’s ninth Train on the Trail Session! \n\n\nIn February\, The Audubon Society of Western Pa led a winter tree ID session along the Millvale section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Join both of us again for another tree ID session\, but now with leaves! We will take a closer look at the diverse species of trees present along the Southside section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.\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 pruning and identification\, and more!\n\nAn email will be sent the week of 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-tree-identification/
LOCATION:South Side Riverfront Park\, Three Rivers Heritage Trail\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Train on the Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T090000
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SUMMARY:Land & Water Trail Care Tuesday - South Side
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the South Side section of the Three Rivers Heritage and Water Trail for a land and river-based Trail Care Tuesday opportunity!\n\n\nVolunteers will split into two groups both starting at South Side Riverfront Park:\n\n	Land based – walk along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail collecting litter and clearing vegetation\n	Water based – launch from South Side Riverfront Park and float down the Monongahela River collecting litter along the way before paddling back upstream\n\n\n\nAll volunteers will meet at South Side Riverfront Park. We will split into groups (land/water) and both head downstream along the Three Rivers Heritage and Water Trail. \n\n\nWater registration is limited to 12 participants; 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. Previous paddling experience preferred. Land registration is limited to 12 participants. When registering\, please select water or land based work; we will not be rotating groups during this event.\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 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. If you have not paddled before but are interested in registering for water based work\, please email me and we can discuss!
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/land-water-trail-care-tuesday-south-side/
LOCATION:South Side Riverfront Park\, Three Rivers Heritage Trail\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Train on the Trail - Birding on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2025’s sixth Train on the Trail session!\n\n\nPittsburgh 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 bird species and gain an understanding of the natural ecosystem surrounding our trail system. All levels are welcome\, if you have binoculars please bring them\, there will be some available to those who would like to borrow a pair.\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 Ashley Martin\, Trail Stewardship Program Coordinator\, with any questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/train-on-the-trail-birding-on-the-three-rivers-heritage-trail/
LOCATION:South Side Riverfront Park\, Three Rivers Heritage Trail\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Train on the Trail
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T173000
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SUMMARY:Train on the Trail - Water Quality Education
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Riverfront for 2024’s sixth Train on the Trail installment!\n\n\nThree 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! Participants with their own kayaks or canoes are encouraged to bring them; Friends will provide kayaks and or canoes for those that do not have their own. There will be both a land and water component; registration will be limited to the first 10 participants. \n\nThe 2024 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 pruning and identification\, and more!\n\nAn email will be sent the week of the event with details. Email Ashley Martin\, Trail Stewardship Program Coordinator\, with any questions at ashley@friendsoftheriverfront.org.
URL:https://friendsoftheriverfront.org/event/train-on-the-trail-water-quality-education/
LOCATION:South Side Riverfront Park\, Three Rivers Heritage Trail\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Train on the Trail
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