Riverview Park Volunteer Sweeps
ORGANIZATION: THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY
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Join Parks Conservancy staff in Riverview Park for these regularly scheduled group volunteer events! At volunteer sweeps, a small group of volunteers (typically 5 to 15) better the health of the park by cutting vines, pulling invasive plants, and clearing trash. Projects vary by season. Tools, gloves and training are provided. Register for this event here:https://embed.showclix.com/event/riverview-park-sweeps
For all ages, 18 and under accompanied by an adult.
More opportunities with THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY
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About THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY
Location:
45 S 23RD ST SUITE 101, PITTSBURGH, PA 15203, US
Mission Statement
Improving quality of life for the people of Pittsburgh by restoring the park system to excellence in partnership with government and the community. Projects and programs are conducted with respect for the environment, historic design, and the needs of our diverse region.
Description
A nonprofit organization, the Parks Conservancy has worked closely with the City of Pittsburgh since 1998 under an official public-private partnership agreement to restore the city's four regional parks: Frick, Highland, Riverview, and Schenley.
To date, the Parks Conservancy has raised over $84 million toward park improvements. In addition to completing 14 Capital Projects, stewarding over 1,700 acres, and working with thousands of volunteers annually, the Parks Conservancy has expanded into community and neighborhood parks throughout Pittsburgh.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Chapel Shelter Riverview Park366 Riverview AvePittsburgh, PA 15214
DATE POSTED
April 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Botany
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 2
- Please wear close toed shoes and clothes you can get dirty.