Park Rangers

5/1: Hays Woods Park Guided Hike- Wildlife Watching  

• Location: Agnew Road Trailhead (Just past 1015 Agnew Road)
• Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM 
• Details: Join your Park Rangers for a guided hike around Pittsburgh’s newest city park. Hays Woods consists of 626 acres of undeveloped woodlands, with almost 15 miles of legacy trails. This morning hike will cover about 2.0 miles, walking with binoculars provided by the rangers and observing the wildlife of Hays Woods. Come prepared to walk on narrow single-track trails, some uneven terrain and some hills. We suggest bringing water, closed toed shoes and long pants. Leashed dogs are welcome. Registration recommended for details and cancelation notifications.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/introduction-to-hays-woods-trails-4820148
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger MJ (madeleine.walting@pittsburghpa.gov) 

5/4: Emerald View Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Grandview Playground (845 McLain St)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Grandview Playground in Emerald View Park! This week’s activity, participants will play an animal tracking game! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya, 412-977-9442 or marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/4: Frick Park Conservation Crew 

• Location: Cowboy Hill (Nearest residential address: 7401 Ben Hur St.) 
• Time: 5:30-7:00PM 
• Details: Join your Frick Park Rangers for a monthly service event! This month’s activity will involve weeding and mulching young trees at Cowboy Hill. 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frick-park-may-conservation-crew-tickets-1981333228021?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris, 412-529-9664 or christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/5: Frick Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, (Nearest residential address: 2466 Beechwood Blvd.)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Blue Slide Playground in Frick Park! This week’s activity participants will create their own thumbprint tree art! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris, 412-529-9664 or christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/6: Schenley Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Schenley Park, Anderson Playground, (Nearest residential address: 1 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15213 
• Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM 
• Details: The Pittsburgh Park Rangers will be hosting quick, free activities for all ages throughout the summer on Wednesdays at Anderson Playground in Schenley Park! This week we will be crafting nature bookmarks. Come out and meet your Rangers! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Nikki, 412-592-8298 or nicole.hilton@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/7: 50+ Guided Hike Series, Emerald View Park 

• Location: Mt. Washington Park (Use nearest residential address of 500 Norton St. Pittsburgh, PA 15210)
• Time: 10:30AM-12:00PM 
• Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers for a guided hike around Pittsburgh's Parks! These hikes are a slow pace and low-milage, perfect for new hikers! All hikes are the first Thursday of each month lasting from 10:30AM-12PM. All hikes will be a slow-to-light pace with few stopping points throughout! Participants are urged to wear closed toe shoes, sunscreen, and pack a water bottle for this hike series. Registration is not required but recommended for updates and cancellations due to inclement weather. Registration for all hikes open on March 1st!
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/age-50-guided-hike-series-emerald-view-park-tickets-1978298752824?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya, 412-977-9442 or marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/7: Introduction to Frick Park Trails 

• Location: Frick Park, Frick Environmental Center (Nearest Residential Address: 2005 Beechwood Blvd.) 
• Time: 5-6:30PM 
• Details: Over the course of the summer, this trail series will explore different trails around Frick Park giving everyone new ways to experience the park from multiple different entrances! Participants are encouraged to sign up for event updates, pack water, and wear closed toe shoes for safety. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcomed. 
• This hike we will be meeting at the Frick Environmental Center between the two gatehouses at the front entrance. Parking is available at the center along with bathrooms and water fountains. This hike will explore the Clayton Hill, North and South Clayton Trails and will be under 2 miles in distance. This hike will be predominately flat, however will have varied terrain including grass, mud, crushed stone, and asphalt. 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-frick-park-trails-tickets-1980467713243?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Erica at 412-518-0280 or Erica.Allwes@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/7: Highland Park Playground Pop-Up

• Location: Highland Park, Super Playground, (Reservoir Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Super Playground in Highland Park! No registration required.
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Tori, victoria.gouza@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/8: Frick Park Nature Photography Hike #1 

• Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, (Nearest residential address: 2466 Beechwood Blvd.) 
• Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM 
• Details: Join your Park Rangers for a photography hike through Frick Park to capture the beauty of nature with your camera or just a smartphone. Registration encouraged
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frick-park-nature-photography-hike-1-tickets-1982450357385?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Owen at owen.mccann@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/9: Highland Park Conservation Crew

• Location: Highland Park Reservoir parking lot (40.479519, -79.913072) 
• Time: 10:00-12:00PM 
• Details: Join your Highland Park Rangers for a conservation related service event in the park! This month we will be planting 20 new trees. Registration not required but recommended!
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/highland-park-may-conservation-crew-tickets-1986220406704?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Bram, 412-496-2179 or bram.peart@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/11: Wightman Park Days 

• Location: Wightman Park (5612 Solway St. PGH PA 15217) 
• Time: 4:30-6:30PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Wightman Park playground! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris, 412-529-9664 or christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/11: Mellon Park Days 

• Location: Mellon Park (6601 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206) 
• Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Mellon Park playground! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya, 412-977-9442 or marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/12: Frick Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, (Nearest residential address: 2466 Beechwood Blvd.)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Blue Slide Playground in Frick Park! This week’s activity participants will learn about recycling and leave no trace through two games! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris, 412-529-9664 or christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/13: Schenley Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Schenley Park, Anderson Playground, (Nearest residential address: 1 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15213 
• Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM 
• Details: The Pittsburgh Park Rangers will be hosting quick, free activities for all ages throughout the summer on Wednesdays at Anderson Playground in Schenley Park! This week we will be making “flower bombs,” which can be used to distribute native flower seedlings. Come out and meet your Rangers! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Nikki 412-592-8298 or nicole.hilton@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/14: Highland Park Playground Pop-Up

• Location: Highland Park, Farmhouse Playground, (Farmhouse Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Farmhouse Playground in Highland Park! No registration required.
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Tori, victoria.gouza@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/15: Wildflower Hike 

• Location: Schenley Park-Visitor Center-(101 Panther Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213) 
• Time: 5:30PM- 6:00PM 
• Details: Come hike with your Schenley park rangers and explore the wildflowers that are blooming around the park. We will be starting at the visitor center at (101 Panther Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213) and hiking down to the lake and back to the visitor center. Be sure to wear proper footwear and bring a water bottle. 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildflower-hike-tickets-1984564026426?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Nikki 412-592-8298 or nicole.hilton@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/16: Wildflower Hike 

• Location: Schenley Park-Visitor Center-(101 Panther Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213) 
• Time: 10:00AM- 11:30AM 
• Details: Come hike with your Schenley park rangers and explore the wildflowers that are blooming around the park. We will be starting at the visitor center at (101 Panther Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213) and hiking down to the lake and back to the visitor center. Be sure to wear proper footwear and bring a water bottle. 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-flower-hike-tickets-1984635532302?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Nikki 412-592-8298 or nicole.hilton@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/16: History Walk at Allegheny Commons 

• Location: Meet at Lake Elizabeth in Allegheny Commons (599 W North Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212) 
• Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for an educational history walk in the Allegheny Commons! This will be a leisurely walk on easy terrain with multiple stops. Close-toed shoes and water are still recommended.
• This event is weather dependent--registration is not required but is recommended to be notified of any cancellations.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-walk-at-allegheny-commons-tickets-1983961004772?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Liam, 412-598-5156 (liam.oberst@pittsburghpa.gov) 

5/16: Riverview May Flowers Hike 

• Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center (1 Riverview Ave) 
• Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM 
• Details: Join Pittsburgh Park Rangers and hike the trails of Riverview Park as we stop and appreciate the flowers along the way. This moderate hike will be at a steady pace on trails with rugged patches and elevation changes. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes. We will be stopping often to discuss things we see along the way. 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverview-may-flowers-hike-tickets-1984883625355?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Merna at 412-738-6807 or Merna.Goose@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/18 Wightman Park Days 

• Location: Wightman Park (5612 Solway St. PGH PA 15217) 
• Time: 4:30-6:30PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Wightman Park playground! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris, 412-529-9664 or christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/18: Emerald View Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Eileen McCoy Playground (across from 256 Shaler St) 
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Grandview Playground in Emerald View Park! This week’s activity, participants will play an animal tracking game! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya, 412-977-9442 or marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/19: Frick Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, (Nearest residential address: 2466 Beechwood Blvd.)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Blue Slide Playground in Frick Park! This week’s activity participants will create their own paper airplane and try them out! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris, 412-529-9664 or christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/20: Schenley Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Schenley Park, Anderson Playground, (Nearest residential address: 1 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15213 
• Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM 
• Details: The Pittsburgh Park Rangers will be hosting quick, free activities for all ages throughout the summer on Wednesdays at Anderson Playground in Schenley Park! This week we will be playing a park-themed game of Jeopardy. Come out and meet your Rangers! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Nikki (412-592-8298 or nicole.hilton@pittsburghpa.gov) 

5/21: Introduction to Frick Park Trails 

• Location: Frick Park, Frick Environmental Center (Nearest Residential Address: 2005 Beechwood Blvd.) 
• Time: 5-6:30PM 
• Details: Over the course of the summer, this trail series will explore different trails around Frick Park giving everyone new ways to experience the park from multiple different entrances! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcomed. 
• This hike we will be meeting at the Frick Environmental Center at 5:00PM between the two gatehouses at the front entrance. Parking is available at the Environmental Center along with bathrooms and water fountains. During this hike we will start to explore the hollow area of Frick Park and how to connect it to the Environmental Center entrance. This hike will be 2 miles with a steep descent during the first half and an uphill walk for the second half. We will walk at a slow to easy pace with a few breaks along the way. 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-frick-park-trails-tickets-1980468727276?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Erica at 412-518-0280 or Erica.Allwes@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/21: Highland Park Playground Pop-Up

• Location: Highland Park, Super Playground, (Reservoir Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Super Playground in Highland Park! No registration required.
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Tori (victoria.gouza@pittsburghpa.gov) 
• 5/21: Hays Woods Park Guided Hike- Wildlife Watching  
• Location: Agnew Road Trailhead (Just past 1015 Agnew Road)
• Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM 
• Details: Join your Park Rangers for a guided hike around Pittsburgh’s newest city park. Hays Woods consists of 626 acres of undeveloped woodlands, with almost 15 miles of legacy trails. On this evening hike we will cover about 1.5 miles, walking with binoculars provided by the rangers and observing the wildlife of Hays Woods. Come prepared to walk on narrow single-track trails, some uneven terrain and some hills. We suggest bringing water, closed toed shoes and long pants. Leashed dogs are welcome. Registration recommended for details and cancelation notifications.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/introduction-to-hays-woods-trails-4820148
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger MJ (madeleine.walting@pittsburghpa.gov) 

5/22: Riverview Conservation Crew 

• Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center (1 Riverview Ave) 
• Time: 5:30PM-7:00PM
• Details: Join Pittsburgh Park rangers in improving the ecology of our beautiful city parks! We will be removing invasive plant species from the park to stop them from spreading and from further upsetting the balance of local ecosystems. No experience necessary! Participants will receive a brief training on how to properly weed out these plants and how to use the provided tools. Please dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes, and remember to bring water. 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverview-park-may-conservation-crew-tickets-1984885857030?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Merna at 412-738-6807 or Merna.Goose@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/26: Frick Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, (Nearest residential address: 2466 Beechwood Blvd.)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Blue Slide Playground in Frick Park! This week’s activity participants will create their own binoculars and go searching for birds! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris, 412-529-9664 or christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/26: Moon Hike and Observatory Moon Viewing 

• Location: Allegheny Observatory (159 Riverview Ave) 
• Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM 
• Details: Meet at the Allegheny Observatory where we will begin our sunset hike as it transitions into night. Please keep flashlights at a minimum as we hope to navigate the trails using just the light of the moon, though low impact flashlights can be provided. The hike will be about a mile but will take us an hour with stops to discuss nocturnal animals with Pittsburgh Park Rangers. There are elevation changes and some rugged trails, please wear closed toed shoes. After the hike we will briefly tour the Observatory before viewing the moon through the telescope. This is a very weather dependent event and will be canceled even if it’s just cloudy. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Merna at 412-738-6807 or Merna.Goose@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/27: Schenley Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Schenley Park, Anderson Playground, (Nearest residential address: 1 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15213 
• Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM 
• Details: The Pittsburgh Park Rangers will be hosting quick, free activities for all ages throughout the summer on Wednesdays at Anderson Playground in Schenley Park! This week we will be making friendship bracelets. Come out and meet your Rangers! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Nikki (412-592-8298 or nicole.hilton@pittsburghpa.gov) 

5/28: Highland Park Playground Pop-Up

• Location: Highland Park, Farmhouse Playground, (Farmhouse Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Farmhouse Playground in Highland Park! No registration required.
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Tori (victoria.gouza@pittsburghpa.gov) 

5/29: Farmers Market at Allegheny Commons 

• Location: Allegheny Commons East, off of Cedar Avenue (near 345 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) 
• Time: Market is 3:00PM-7:00PM, Rangers there until 6:00PM
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Northside Farmers Market! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Liam, 412-598-5156 or liam.oberst@pittsburghpa.gov 

5/31: Birding Hike 

• Location: Schenley Park-Barlett Shelter 
• Time: 7:00AM- 9:00AM 
• Details: Bring your binoculars and come see what birds we can find in Schenley Park. We will be meeting at Bartlett shelter in Schenley Park. Whether you are an avid birder or a beginner join us for a stroll through the park!
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-hike-tickets-1984636516245?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Nikki, 412-592-8298 or nicole.hilton@pittsburghpa.gov 

4/2: 50+ Guided Hike Series, Frick Park 

• Location: Frick Park, lower Frick Park Parking Lot (Use nearest residential address of 1027 Lancaster Ave and proceed down the hill to the parking lot)
• Time: 10:30AM-12:00PM 
• Details: Join your PGH Park Rangers for a guided hike around Pittsburgh's Parks! These hikes are a slow pace and low-milage, perfect for new hikers! All hikes are the first Thursday of each month lasting from 10:30AM-12PM. All hikes will be a slow-to-light pace with few stopping points throughout! Participants are urged to wear closed toe shoes, sunscreen, and pack a water bottle for this hike series. Registration is not required but recommended for updates and cancellations due to inclement weather. Registration for all hikes open on March 1st!

Join Frick Park Rangers for a gradual walk around Frick Park wetlands. Meet in the lower Frick Park Parking Lot (Use nearest residential address of 1027 Lancaster Ave and proceed down the hill to the parking lot). This hike will be focused on the historical Nine Mile Run wetland restoration. This hike will occur on different terrains including gravel, boardwalks, and pavement. This hike will be under 1.5 miles long. Please be prepared for potentially slippery surfaces and a very slight incline. A port-a-john will be available on site however a water fountain will not. 

• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/age-50-guided-hike-series-frick-park-tickets-1978303506041
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Erica at 412-518-0280 or Erica.Allwes@pittsburghpa.gov 

4/2: Highland Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Highland Park, Super Playground, (Reservoir Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Super Playground in Highland Park! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Tori (victoria.gouza@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/3: Hays Woods Park Guided Hike- Overlooks

• Location: Agnew Road Trailhead (Use nearest residential address: 1015 Agnew Road)

• Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM 
• Details: Join your Park Rangers for a guided hike around Pittsburgh’s newest city park. Hays Woods consists of 626 acres of undeveloped woodlands, with almost 15 miles of legacy trails. This morning hike will take place on a 2.0-mile loop trail featuring two overlooks above the Mon river. Come prepared to walk on narrow single-track trails, some uneven terrain and some hills. We suggesting bringing water, closed toed shoes and long pants. Leashed dogs are welcome. Registration recommended for details and cancelation notifications.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/introduction-to-hays-woods-trails-4820148
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger MJ: (madeleine.walting@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/6 Frick Park Conservation Crew 

• Location: Frick Park, Tranquil Trail (meet at 400 S. Homewood Ave,) 
• Time: 5:30-7:00PM 
• Details: Join your Frick Park Rangers for a conservation related service event in the park! This month we will be cutting invasive knotweed along Tranquil Trail! Registration not required but recommended! 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frick-park-april-conservation-crew-tickets-1981332312282
• For Details Please Contact: Ranger Chris (christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/9: Highland Park Playground Pop-Up

• Location: Highland Park, Farmhouse Playground, (Farmhouse Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Farmhouse Playground in Highland Park! No registration required.
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Tori (victoria.gouza@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/10: Riverview Spring Hike 

• Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center (1 Riverview Ave) 
• Time: 5:30PM-7:00PM 
• Details: Join Pittsburgh Park Rangers and hike the trails of Riverview Park as we learn about the signs of spring we see along the way. This moderate hike will be at a steady pace on trails with rugged patches and elevation changes. Please dress for the weather and wear closed toed shoes. We will be stopping often to discuss things we see along the way. Though there won’t be many spring flowers yet, there are subtle signs of spring all throughout the forest! 
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverview-spring-hike-tickets-1984882862072
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Merna at 412-738-6807 or Merna.Goose@pittsburghpa.gov 

4/11: Highland Park Conservation Crew

• Location: Highland Park Reservoir parking lot (40.479519, -79.913072) 
• Time: 10:00-11:30AM 
• Details: Join your Highland Park Rangers for a conservation related service event in the park! This month we will be doing tree maintenance on our previous tree planting sites. Registration not required but recommended!
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/highland-park-april-conservation-crew-tickets-1986218841021?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 
• For Details Please Contact: Ranger Bram (bram.peart@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/13: Wightman Park Days 

• Location: Wightman Park (5612 Solway St. PGH PA 15217) 
• Time: 4:30-6:30PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Wightman Park playground! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris (christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/16: Highland Park Playground Pop-Up

• Location: Highland Park, Super Playground, (Reservoir Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Super Playground in Highland Park! No registration required.

• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Tori (victoria.gouza@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/16: Hays Woods Park Guided Hike- Overlooks

• Location: Agnew Road Trailhead (Use nearest residential address: 1015 Agnew Road)
• Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM 
• Details: Join your Park Rangers for a guided hike around Pittsburgh’s newest city park. Hays Woods consists of 626 acres of undeveloped woodlands, with almost 15 miles of legacy trails. This evening hike will take place on a 1.5-mile loop trail featuring two overlooks above the Mon river. Come prepared to walk on narrow single-track trails, some uneven terrain and some hills. We suggesting bringing water, closed toed shoes and long pants. Leashed dogs are welcome. Registration recommended for details and cancelation notifications.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/introduction-to-hays-woods-trails-4820148

• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger MJ (madeleine.walting@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/18: Grandview Park Guided Hike 

• Location: Grandview Park Bandstand (664 Science St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210)
• Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM 
• Details: Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike through the trails of Grandview Park in Emerald View Park and experience one of Pittsburgh’s most scenic woodland corridors. This roughly one-mile walk gains about 213 feet in elevation and is open to all participants, making it a great option for curious beginners and seasoned trail-goers alike. Along the way, you’ll travel narrow, rustic trails with a peaceful forest feel, accented by touches of urban character and striking skyline views that make this park uniquely Pittsburgh.

During the hike, we’ll explore the history of Grandview Park and take a closer look at how invasive plant species are managed to protect native ecosystems. Please wear closed toe shoes suitable for uneven terrain and bring water to stay hydrated. We’ll meet at the Grandview Park Bandstand, located at 459 Bailey Avenue, where a portable toilet is available nearby.

• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983792381415 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya, 412-977-9442 or marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov 

4/20 Wightman Park Days 

• Location: Wightman Park (5612 Solway St. PGH PA 15217) 
• Time: 4:30-6:30PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Wightman Park playground! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris (christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/20: Emerald View Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Grandview Playground (845 McLain St)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Grandview Playground in Emerald View Park! This week’s activity, participants will create their own coffee filter butterflies! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya (marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/27: Wightman Park Days 

• Location: Wightman Park (5612 Solway St. PGH PA 15217) 
• Time: 4:30-6:30PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Wightman Park playground! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris (christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/27: Emerald View Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Eileen McCoy Playground (across from 256 Shaler St)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Eileen McCoy Playground in Emerald View Park! This week’s activity, participants will create their own coffee filter butterflies! No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya (marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/28: Frick Park Playground Pop-Up 

• Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground, (Nearest residential address: 2466 Beechwood Blvd.)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM 
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at Blue Slide Playground in Frick Park! This week’s activity participants will process and plant their own Kentucky Coffee Tree Seed to take home. No registration required. 
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris (christopher.cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov) 

4/30: Highland Park Playground Pop-Up

• Location: Highland Park, Farmhouse Playground, (Farmhouse Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15206)
• Time: 4:30-6:00PM
• Details: Join your Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a quick, free tabling activity at the Farmhouse Playground in Highland Park! No registration required.
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Tori (victoria.gouza@pittsburghpa.gov) 

3/20: First Day of Spring Hike at Emerald View Park

• Location: Olympia Park (Use nearest residential address of 500 Hallock St. Pittsburgh, PA 15211)
• Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM
• Details: Celebrate the first day of spring with a Park Ranger guided hike through the trails of Olympia Park in Emerald View Park. This welcoming, one-mile outing gains about 141 feet in elevation and is open to all who want to enjoy fresh air, woodland scenery, and good company. The trails are typically narrow and rustic, offering a peaceful forest feel and a chance to experience early signs of the season. Please wear closed toe shoes suitable for natural surfaces and bring water to stay comfortable along the way. We will meet at the parking lot on Hallock St. (nearest residential address: 500 Hallock St). Come ready to explore, learn, and welcome spring on the trail.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moon-hike-and-observatory-moon-viewing-tickets-1976638484918?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya, 412-977-9442 or (marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov)

3/22: Riverview Conservation Crew

• Location: Riverview Park Visitor Center (1 Riverview Ave)
• Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
• Details: Join Pittsburgh Park rangers in improving the ecology of our beautiful city parks! We will be removing invasive plant species from the park to stop them from spreading and from further upsetting the balance of local ecosystems. No experience necessary! Participants will receive a brief training on how to properly weed out these plants and how to use the provided tools. Please dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes, and remember to stay hydrated even if it’s cool out, we will still we working up a sweat.
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Merna at 412-738-6807 or (Merna.Goose@pittsburghpa.gov)

3/25: Moon Hike and Observatory Moon Viewing

• Location: Allegheny Observatory (159 Riverview Ave)
• Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM
• Details: Meet at the Allegheny Observatory where we will begin our night hike. Please keep flashlights as a minimum as we hope to navigate the trails using just the light of the moon, though low impact flashlights can be provided. The hike will be about a mile, but will take us an hour at a slow steady pace with stops to discuss nocturnal animals with Pittsburgh Park Rangers. There are elevation changes and some rugged trails, please wear closed toed shoes. After the hike we will briefly tour the Observatory before viewing the moon through the telescope. This is a very weather dependent event and will be canceled even if it’s just cloudy.
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Merna at 412-738-6807 or (Merna.Goose@pittsburghpa.gov)

3/29: Spring Hike

• Location: Anderson Playground-Schenley Park
• Time: 10:00AM- 11:30 PM
• Details: Time to brush off the cobwebs and head outside! We will be hiking around 1.5-2 miles. We will be looking out for anything popping up along our hike with the start of spring. The hike will be a light pace with stops along the way. Weather might still be cold so make sure to buddle up!
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-hike-tickets-1981786902975?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Nikki at 412-592-8298 or Nicole.hilton@pittsburghpa.gov

2/14: Great Backyard Bird Count

• Location: Grandview Park, Bandstand (499 Bailey Ave)
• Time: 8:00AM- 9:00PM
• Details: Join Pittsburgh Park Rangers for the Great Backyard Bird Count, an all-ages, in-person birding program focused on observing and counting local birds while enjoying time outdoors. Participants will meet at the Bandstand and spend one hour exploring the park together. No experience is required; bring your own binoculars or use our loaners. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear, as there are stairs and some elevation changes along the route.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-backyard-bird-count-tickets-1980391536396?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Marya, 412-977-9442 (marya.pittaway@pittsburghpa.gov)

2/28: Smash & Trash

• Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground (Nearest Residential Address: 2466 Beechwood Blvd)
• Time: 10:30AM-12:00PM
• Details: Come join Rangers and help remove Spotted Lanternfly Egg masses! Participants will learn how to recognize and remove egg masses while picking up litter from Frick Park. Attendees should dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and be prepared to gradually hike (less than 1.5 miles) off trail and on uneven surfaces.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/pgh-park-rangers-64610830893
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris at 412-529-9664 (Christopher.Cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov)

1/3: Moon Hike and Observatory Moon Viewing

• Location: Allegheny Observatory, 159 Riverview Ave.
• Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM
• Details: Meet at the Allegheny Observatory where Park Rangers will lead you on an hour hike under the light of the moon. We will try to rely on the light of the moon and not use flashlights, but some low impact lights can be provided per request. The trail will be moderate with elevation changes, please dress for the weather and wear proper footwear. We will only hike about a mile and take an hour to do so, stopping and talking about nocturnal animals along the way.
  Afterwards, we will take a quick tour of the Allegheny Observatory before looking at the moon through one of it's historical telescopes! This is a completely weather dependent event, and it will be canceled even if it's just too cloudy. Please register with an email where you can be updated about cancelations. We do this almost every month, so check this eventbrite page next month if it does get canceled.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moon-hike-and-observatory-moon-viewing-tickets-1976638484918?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Merna (merna.goose@pittsburghpa.gov)

1/31: Smash & Trash

• Location: Frick Park, Blue Slide Playground (Nearest Residential Address: 2466 Beechwood Blvd)
• Time: 10:30AM-12:00PM
• Details: Come join Rangers and help remove Spotted Lanternfly Egg masses! Participants will learn how to recognize and remove egg masses while picking up litter from Frick Park. Attendees should dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and be prepared to gradually hike (less than 1.5 miles) off trail and on uneven surfaces.
• Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/pgh-park-rangers-64610830893
• Questions? Please Contact: Ranger Chris at 412-529-9664 (Christopher.Cwenar@pittsburghpa.gov)