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Spring/Summer 2023 Events

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Water Talk: What’s the Deal with PFAS?

PFAS are everywhere these days, and we mean that quite literally. From our bodies to our newsfeeds we can’t seem to escape them, so let’s talk about them.

Join us, along with experts from 3 Rivers Waterkeeper and the U.S. Geological Survey, for our first Water Talk of 2023 to discuss just what these “forever chemicals” are and how they affect us, our waterways, and our plant and animal neighbors.

This event is free, registration is recommended.

Urban EcoStewards- Frick Park

Can’t get enough of beautification efforts around Nine Mile Run? Stream sweeps not enough for you anymore? Well, then Urban EcoStewards is for you!

Come along as we grab some gloves and trash bags and assist us in stewarding the NMR restoration area! Your help is essential in keeping the area as trash and invasive plant free as possible. New volunteers are always welcome!

This is a volunteer event and attendance is free.

Fern Hollow Community Visioning Walk

Are you ready for a reinvigorated Tranquil Trail? We know we are. As we spend this year dreaming up a plan to #RestoreFernHollow, we want to hear from you!

Throughout 2023, we are hosting walks in Frick Park to involve the community in shaping this renewed ecological and communal space. Help us make this a place where nature and neighbors can co-exist to the benefit of all!

This event is free, registration is recommended.

Tuesday

April 4th 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Wednesday

April 12th 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Sunday April 16th 10:00am to 11:30pm

Spring Stream Sweep

Each spring, melting winter snow and rain washes trash and debris from the upper watershed communities into Nine Mile Run. This Earth Day, we will be hosting our first stream sweep of 2023!

Give your thanks to the Earth and help us fulfill our duty of stewardship to our waterways by giving our beloved restoration area a good dose of tender loving care. See you in the stream!

This is a volunteer event and attendance is free.

Urban EcoStewards- Uppershed GSI

Are you a fan of gardening and urban green spaces? Do you find yourself habitually picking up random trash on the sidewalk? Well, then Urban EcoStewards is for you!

Come along as we grab some gloves and trash bags, assist us in stewarding our civic green stormwater infrastructure projects in the upper watershed! Your help is essential in keeping these area clean and functional.

This is a volunteer event and attendance is free.

Let’s Talk Herpetology!

Leaping lizards! If you’re just as fascinated by our coldblooded neighbors as we are, then you need to run (scamper/crawl/slither) over to our kid-friendly event at Wilkins School Community Center!

Come learn about all things reptile as we are joined by esteemed naturalist, April Claus, in an adventure that will have us searching for, and touching, live snakes, toads, turtles, and salamanders.

This event is free, registration is recommended.

Questions?

Email info@upstreampgh.org

Or visit us at: www.upstreampgh.org/events

Saturday April 22nd 9:30am to 12:00pm

Thursday April 27th 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Saturday May 13th 10:00am to 12:00pm