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Upcoming Events

Nine Mile Run History Tour
Saturday, September 20
9:00-11:30am
Meet in Duck Hollow off of Old Brown's Hill Road
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Join Zachary Falck, Ph.D. and Lisa Brown, NMRWA’s outreach coordinator for this early morning walk through Frick Park and the Nine Mile Run restoration area. Zachary has taught environmental history at Carnegie Mellon University and Washington University in St. Louis. He has also written about Nine Mile Run in Western Pennsylvania History Magazine, a publication of the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center and the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania.

Stream Restoration Tour
Sunday September 21st
9:30am -11:30 am
Meet at the former Center for Creative Play parking lot

Join NMRWA outreach coordinator, Lisa Brown for this informative tour of the amazing transformation of Nine Mile Run. Completed in June 2006, the Nine Mile Run Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration is the largest urban stream restoration conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers in the United States. Come and see how the restoration has changed the valley and learn about the specialized techniques used for this unique habitat enhancement project. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather -we go in all but extreme weather. For more information or to register call Lisa at (412)371-8779 or email lisa@ninemilerun.org .

Urban EcoSteward Native Seed Collection
Saturday, October 18th
9:00am to Noon
Frick Park, Frick Environmental Center

Always popular, join native plant specialist Kathy McGregor to learn how to collect and store native seeds. Space is limited so please register with Jeff by 10/15 at jeff@ninemilerun.org or by calling (412) 371-8779 ext. 14.

 

Urban EcoSteward Planting Techniques Workshop
Saturday, November 8th
9:00am to Noon
Meet at the Bike Track/Police parking lot in Highland Park

Learn how to plant trees and herbs for long term success, focusing on where to plant, how to prepare the site and how to tend plantings in their first year. Please register by writing jeff@ninemilerun.org or by calling (412) 371-8779 ext. 14.

Winter Tree Identification
Saturday, December 13th
10:00am - Noon
Frick Park, Biddle St parking lot

Don your winter woolies to learn how to identify trees
and shrubs from their bark, branching and buds. Please register by writing jeff@ninemilerun.org or by calling (412) 371-8779 ext. 14.

Other Watershed Events & Announcements:

Wilkinsburg Shade Tree Committee--Member Search

The Wilkinsburg Shade Tree Committee is commissioned by borough council and is charged with ensuring the proper maintenance of Wilkinsburg's public trees. Responsibilities include coordinating volunteer tree care and planting events and participating in monthly committee meetings. Tree expertise is not required to participate. Please contact Joan King at jskcolorclay@hotmail.com if you would like to apply.