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SUMMARY:Take a Hike\, Taxes!
DESCRIPTION:Tax Day got you feeling broke and blue? Stop and smell the flowers with us at Barking Slopes! This free walk will help replace all those screens and spreadsheets with fresh air. We’ll explore the incredible biodiversity of spring ephemeral wildflowers at Barking Slopes and talk about how we’ve been studying their timing and emergence with the app Nature’s Notebook. \nHike will run rain or shine. No walk ins will be permitted. \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/take-a-hike-taxes/
LOCATION:Barking Slopes – Lower Access\, 520 Barking Road\, New Kensington\, PA\, 15068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability at Home: Preserving Edible Mushrooms 101
DESCRIPTION:Join ALT and our friends at Flannel Roots Farm for round 5 of our popular workshop series: Sustainability at Home! Join Flannel Roots in discovering new ways to preserve and enjoy your foraged and cultivated mushroom finds! In this hands-on presentation and workshop\, we will learn various ways to preserve mushrooms (making them into pickles\, jerky\, candy\, and more!)\, taste the product of some of these methods\, and make our own DIY Mushroom Spice Rub as a bonus take-home with dried\, marinated mushrooms. This workshop provides a basic introduction to food preservation methods that can be applied to mushrooms as well as to most produce\, ensuring longer lasting nutrition. Together with Flannel Roots\, we look forward to sharing food sustainability tactics with you! \nEach attending participant will receive one set of materials to help them get started at home (valued at $100!). Children under 18 are not eligible to receive the materials; please do not purchase a ticket for any children that may be in attendance with you. You must be present for the entire workshop to receive the provided materials. No walk-ins are permitted. \nGenerous funding and support for this series was provided by the EQT Foundation. \nTICKETS \nFind the whole series here.
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/sustainability-at-home-preserving-edible-mushrooms-101/
LOCATION:Washington County Conservation District\, 50 Old Hickory Ridge Rd Suite 1\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:50+ Walking Series with AARP: Spring's Early Wildflowers at Barking Slopes
DESCRIPTION:Join an Allegheny Land Trust Educator on our 50+ Walking Series\, sponsored by AARP Pennsylvania. Geared for those ages 50 and up\, we will hike ALT’s properties over moderate\, uneven terrain and distances (about 1 mile)\, taking plenty of breaks to stop and learn about our local flora and fauna. This hike will focus on the incredible wildflower and mushroom biodiversity of Barking Slopes. Experience the beauty of these local spaces and learn how they contribute towards building a more livable community for people of all ages. \nEvents run rain or shine\, no walk ins will be permitted. \nThis series is generously sponsored by AARP Pennsylvania. \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/50-walking-series-with-aarp-springs-early-wildflowers-at-barking-slopes/
LOCATION:Barking Slopes – Lower Access\, 520 Barking Road\, New Kensington\, PA\, 15068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:Air Quality Walk with GASP
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from ALT and GASP (Group Against Smog & Pollution) for an air quality hike at Churchill Valley Greenway. We’ll discuss how past land use affected this area. We’ll also explore how climate affects seasonal changes and look for sensitive\, bio-indicative species of air quality such as lichens\, amphibians and plants. \n \nEvents run rain or shine. No walk ins will be permitted. \n  \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/air-quality-walk-with-gasp/
LOCATION:Churchill Valley Greenway\, 899 Beulah Road\, pittsburgh\, PA\, 15235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T113000
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SUMMARY:50+ Walking Series with AARP: Wetland Wonders at Wingfield Pines
DESCRIPTION:Join an Allegheny Land Trust Educator on our 50+ Walking Series\, sponsored by AARP Pennsylvania. Geared for those ages 50 and up\, we will hike ALT’s properties over moderate terrain and distances (about 1 mile)\, taking plenty of breaks to stop and learn about our local flora and fauna. This hike will discuss the history and science of the Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) site at Wingfield Pines. Experience the beauty of these local spaces and learn how they contribute towards building a more livable community for people of all ages. \nEvents run rain or shine. Please drive through the open gate and down the driveway to park in the larger parking lot on the property. \nThis series is generously sponsored by AARP Pennsylvania. \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/50-walking-series-with-aarp-wetland-wonders-at-wingfield-pines/
LOCATION:Wingfield Pines Conservation Area\, Mayview Road\, Pittsburgh\, PA  15241
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
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SUMMARY:Science Stroll: Fossils and Flora
DESCRIPTION:Join Zach Lyons-Weiler\, PhD student in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan; University of Pittsburgh alumnus\, along with an ALT educator for a spring walk at Barking Slopes. Zach will highlight fossil findings and key geological features that can inform us about the land’s history and what makes Barking Slopes special. We will also appreciate the beautiful wildflowers and geophytes that bloom on the slopes and learn how geology influences the plants that we see.\nNo walk ins will be permitted. \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/science-stroll-fossils-and-flora-2/
LOCATION:Barking Slopes – Lower Access\, 520 Barking Road\, New Kensington\, PA\, 15068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T174500
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SUMMARY:Stings\, Spores and Stinks Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join ALT Senior Director of Education and Curriculum Julie for an introduction to some of our most common stinging\, burning and stinky flora and fauna of PA. From skunks to skunk cabbage and poison ivy to poisonous fungi\, we’ll cover across the kingdoms! Please use the link below to access the webinar during the specified date and time. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84049671958 \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/stings-spores-and-stinks-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T113000
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SUMMARY:50+ Walking Series with AARP: Meadow Meander at Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Join an Allegheny Land Trust Educator on our 50+ Walking Series\, sponsored by AARP Pennsylvania. Geared for those ages 50 and up\, we will hike ALT’s properties over moderate\, uneven terrain and distances (up to 2 miles)\, taking plenty of breaks to stop and learn about our local flora and fauna. This hike will get your hands dirty! We’ll discuss pollinators of PA on the hike\, and at the end we’ll make “seed bombs” of native plants to launch into the meadows of Audubon! Experience the beauty of these local spaces and learn how they contribute towards building a more livable community for people of all ages. \nEvents run rain or shine. No walk ins will be permitted. \nThis series is generously sponsored by AARP Pennsylvania. \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/50-walking-series-with-aarp-meadow-meander-at-audubon/
LOCATION:Audubon Greenway\, 160 Magee Road\, Sewickley\, PA\, 15143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
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SUMMARY:St. John's Green Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Formerly the site of the St. John’s Hospital\, this land has now been transformed into a neighborhood green space and natural stormwater management site! Allegheny Land Trust\, Brighton Heights Citizens Federation\, the Urban Redevelopment Authority\, past project leads\, and community members came together to transform this land for the benefit of the neighborhood. \n\nNow\, we are excited to invite the community to join Allegheny Land Trust\, Brighton Heights Citizens Federation\, Brighton Heights’ Garden Committee\, the St. John’s Nurse Alumni Association\, and other project funders and leaders in celebrating the site’s transformation. \nWe will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at the start of the event. Attendees are welcome to join the event anytime between 5 – 7 pm. \nAt the celebration\, attendees can walk along the site’s newly installed trail to tour the new amenities\, including stormwater infrastructure\, stairs\, benches\, a bike fixing station\, a community vegetable garden\, and more. Attendees can also learn more about the site’s history\, the neighborhood’s involvement\, the new vegetable garden\, the site’s habitat transformation\, and more along their walk. Light food and refreshments will be available. \nJoin us at this celebration to honor the site’s past\, present\, and future. \n\nREGISTRATION
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/st-johns-green-grand-opening/
LOCATION:St. John’s Green: 3400 Fleming Ave Pittsburgh\, PA 15212\, 3400 Fleming Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
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SUMMARY:The Big Mushroom Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Trails Day by going on a long\, scenic mushroom walk! Join ALT staff and WPMC Identifier Sara Klingensmith on an excursion to uncover the Hollow’s hidden Kingdom of fungi. This guided hike is approximately 4 miles long and we’ll be on the Cool Spirits\, Haunted Hollow\, and Table Rock trails. The terrain is considered moderate/strenuous with steep hills along the route. \nBring snacks\, water bottle\, and a sturdy pair of hiking shoes. Trekking poles are recommended. We’ll take breaks along the way to admire the fungal diversity while learning how to identify mushrooms. Hike runs rain or shine\, NO WALK INS will be permitted.This hike is not recommended for kids. \nWe will not be foraging on this hike or discussing edibility. Foraging for mushrooms can be risky and it is never safe to eat a wild mushroom unless an expert confirms the identity. \n  \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/the-big-mushroom-hike/
LOCATION:Dead Man’s Hollow – Catfish Pond Parking Area\, 527 Scene Ridge Road\, McKeesport\, PA\, 15133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Mushroom ID at Dead Man's Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Join ALT staff and WPMC Identifier Julie for a mushroom hunt and ID table at Dead Man’s Hollow! This will not be a traditional guided hike. Instead\, after a brief introduction at the start\, attendees will be off on their own to search for fungi and slime molds to bring back to an identification table at the end. We’ll then learn about the fascinating fungi that everyone found! \nHike runs rain or shine\, NO WALK INS will be permitted. Please pull through the first gravel lot and park in the second lot closer to the trails and the kiosk. \nWe will not be foraging on this hike or discussing edibility. Foraging for mushrooms can be risky and it is never safe to eat a wild mushroom unless an expert confirms the identity. \nTICKETS
URL:https://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/beginners-mushroom-id-at-dead-mans-hollow/
LOCATION:Dead Man’s Hollow – Catfish Pond Parking Area\, 527 Scene Ridge Road\, McKeesport\, PA\, 15133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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