This spring and summer, nearly 250 volunteers from 12 corporate partners joined the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to care for parks and green spaces across the city. Together, these teams rolled up their sleeves to remove invasive plants, plant native species, spread mulch, maintain trails and gardens, collect litter, and support restoration projects that…
As the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy celebrates its 30th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the powerful partnerships that have shaped our story from the start. Our progress has never happened in isolation—it has always been rooted in collaboration, shared vision, and a deep belief in what Pittsburgh’s parks mean to the community.
## From debris cleanup to invasive species removal, transforming Hays Woods Park has been no easy feat—but community is making it easier. The PPC team poses for a photo in Hays Woods Park If you've hiked through Hays Woods' 626 acres of interior forest and mature woodlands, you may have noticed new networks of recently planted trees, cleaner trails, or…
PITTSBURGH – MARCH 2, 2026 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is excited to announce that applications open today for its popular Young Naturalists summer internship program, a paid opportunity for high school students to work, learn, and explore in Pittsburgh’s parks.
A season of migration, mindfulness, and milestone moments invites Pittsburgh outdoors PITTSBURGH – March 3, 2026 – The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its most expansive spring program calendar to date.