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Explore the Environmental Learning Center with a Park Ranger

Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center

Browse the many wildlife displays and compare your “wingspan” to that of a bald eagle. Explore the local geology and get lost in a diorama of local flora and fauna. Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome to drop by!

Free

Allegheny All-Star Basketball Camp

Boyce Park Basketball Courts

Activities, skills and drills include: stretching and warm-ups; stationary ball handling; moving ball handling; form shooting; foot speed drills; passing; defensive stance/slides; foul shots; daily competitions; and speaker of the day. Campers must bring their own lunches and water.

$30

Healing Treasures with a Park Naturalist

Boyce Park Nature Center

Discover horticultural interpretation through uses and identification of medicinal plant species. A caution botany study review will also be discussed during an eas y to navigate exploration walk.

Free

Night Sky Exploration with a Park Ranger

Boyce Park

Come explore the myth, science, and beauty of the night sky. In this family-friendly program, we will start inside with basic introductions to constellations and astronomy, practicing with some hands-on activities. Then we will take our knowledge outside and directly view the majesty of the night sky. With the help of a little technology, we […]

Free

Discover Bugs & Insects with a Park Ranger

Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center

What makes an insect an insect? What makes a bug a bug? Why aren’t spiders insects or bugs? Come learn about the different types of bugs and insects that can be found in our parks and explore our insect collection. Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome to drop by!

Free

AAAP August Star Parties

Deer Lakes Park Wagman Observatory

Visitors are welcome to use AAAP’s portable telescopes or bring their own. A parking pad gives wheelchair vans easy access to the observatory, so people of all abilities are welcome. No refreshments will be served, but attendees are welcome to bring snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Lawn chairs are also recommended. Get more information at 3ap.org […]

Free

Guided Hike with a Park Ranger: The Sky Above Our Forest

Deer Lakes Park Veterans 1 Shelter Mahaffey Road, Tarentum

Join our Park Rangers for a journey through the twilight hours. During our hike, we will be exploring the world above the treetops. We will look for birds, bats, and other life that lives above. After the hike, you will have the opportunity to join the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh for a Star Party […]

Free

Explore the Environmental Learning Center with a Park Ranger

Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center

Browse the many wildlife displays and compare your “wingspan” to that of a bald eagle. Explore the local geology and get lost in a diorama of local flora and fauna. Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome to drop by!

Free

Signing & Stories with a Park Naturalist: Water Habitat Theme

Deer Lakes Park Veterans 2 Shelter Mahaffey Road, Tarentum, PA

Environmental tales told, read, and shared with the practice of nature sign language. We will also discuss our wetlands and unique rain gardens along with special connection activities, including pond dipping and a dragonfly search.

Free

Discover Skins & Skulls with a Park Ranger

Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center

Explore native animal skins and skulls with a Park Ranger. Participants will have the opportunity to touch specimens and discover animal traits through question, answer, and observation. Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome!

Free

Greenhouse Horticultural Series: Unique & Unusual Containers

Harrison Hills Park Environmental Learning Center

Help transfer perennial plants to their new growing habitat to attract bees, other pollinators, and living visitors. A gardener’s activity of dividing and sharing to promote biodiversity.

Free

Girls on the Run Fall 5K and Kids Ribbon Race

North Park 303 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA

Girls on the Run Fall 5K and Kids Ribbon Race open to the public and all genders, the GOTR 5K highlights the fall program participants and their journey through the 10-week program. The 5K starts promptly at 10 a.m.  This is a non-competitive event though there will be a finish line clock.  Family-friendly activities pre […]

$5 – $25