Outdoor Learning for Little Ones

ALT & Backyard Nature 2025 Summer Camp

This summer, amidst many camp cancellations due to funding and policy changes, ALT & Backyard Nature are partnering to host our first summer camp for little learners to engage in summertime, nature-based learning! Between July 21-25, 6-10-year-old campers can engage in hands-on learning & play.

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Help Save Local Land

Our Current Land Conservation Projects

ALT has two green spaces under contract for permanent conservation in Collier and Elizabeth Townships that would expand Settlers Cabin Park & Dead Man's Hollow. Learn more about how to help save these local lands.

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Join Us On The Land

Attend An Event

Join us on the land for upcoming events. We host environmental education events for all ages through all seasons - from educational webinars to fungi identification hikes, we have something for everyone. We also host volunteer workdays to help clean, maintain, and improve our green spaces.

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Leave A Conservation Legacy

Join ALT's Conservationist Society

We believe there is no greater gift one generation can leave to the next than permanently conserved and sustainably stewarded land. We have created the ALT Conservationist Society for those who have chosen to support our efforts through their estate planning considerations.

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Who We Are

Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping local people save local land in the Pittsburgh Region. Protecting more than [acres] acres of green space across [municipalities] different municipalities in Allegheny and Washington Counties, ALT works to protect land of significant value to our region’s unique scenic landscape, biodiversity, and water quality. Additionally, ALT protects land to improve quality of life for current and future generations by offering recreational and educational opportunities.

Who We Are

Why Conserve Land

Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping local people save local land in the Pittsburgh Region. Protecting more than [acres] acres of green space across [municipalities] different municipalities in Allegheny and Washington Counties, ALT works to protect land of significant value to our region’s unique scenic landscape, biodiversity, and water quality. Additionally, ALT protects land to improve quality of life for current and future generations by offering recreational and educational opportunities.

Why Conserve Land

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We'd love for you to hike, bike, bird-watch, mushroom-hunt, and more at our green spaces. Don't forget to check out facts, maps, and rules before you go. Tag us on social media after you go!

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What's Happening

Read the blog titled: ALT and Game Commission Successfully Save Local Land

ALT and Game Commission Successfully Save Local Land

April 22, 2025 For Immediate Release Indiana Township, PA – At the end of March 2025, Allegheny Land Trust (ALT)…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: ALT Releases Design Plans For A New Mobile Learning Lab

ALT Releases Design Plans For A New Mobile Learning Lab

April 22, 2025 For Immediate Release Pittsburgh, PA – In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) and…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: ALT Welcomes New Vice President of Land Conservation

ALT Welcomes New Vice President of Land Conservation

Sewickley, PA   Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) welcomes Sarah Costlow as its new Vice President of Land…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: Special Announcement: President & CEO Christopher J. Beichner Departing ALT

Special Announcement: President & CEO Christopher J. Beichner Departing ALT

After 12 years of organizational growth and transformative projects, Allegheny Land Trust President and CEO Christopher J. Beichner is departing…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: ALT Conserves Local Land, Creates Greenway Connecting Municipal Parks

ALT Conserves Local Land, Creates Greenway Connecting Municipal Parks

April 23, 2024 For Immediate Release  Monroeville, PA   Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) acquired 97 acres…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: ALT Saves Local Land, Creates a 67-Acre Greenway

ALT Saves Local Land, Creates a 67-Acre Greenway

April 19, 2024 For Immediate Release  Ross Township, PA   Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) acquired 24…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: ALT Completes First Acquisition of Landscape-Scale Conservation Project

ALT Completes First Acquisition of Landscape-Scale Conservation Project

April 19, 2024 For Immediate Release Collier Township, PA   Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) acquired 90…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: RELEASE: TRALI Protects Enright Street Garden in East Liberty Neighborhood

RELEASE: TRALI Protects Enright Street Garden in East Liberty Neighborhood

RESULTING MEDIA COVERAGE: PA Environment Digest (11/9/2021) – November 9, 2021 For Immediate Release (East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA) – The…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: RELEASE: TRALI Protects Kincaid Street Garden in Garfield Neighborhood

RELEASE: TRALI Protects Kincaid Street Garden in Garfield Neighborhood

RESULTING MEDIA COVERAGE: ELDI Blog  – July 19, We Conserve PA Blog – July 27, PA Environment Digest Blog –…(Read More)

Read the blog titled: ALT Seeks National Reaccreditation: Public Comment Period Open

ALT Seeks National Reaccreditation: Public Comment Period Open

Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is pleased to announce it is applying for national reaccreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. …(Read More)

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WHY NOT VOLUNTEER?

We always need volunteers on our green spaces to monitor boundaries, remove invasive species, plant native species, manage trash, and maintain trails. We also have special indoor projects, and other flexible opportunities. Contact us to become an ALT volunteer!

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