Beginner Kayak Course Join us at the North Park boathouse for an introduction to kayaking. We will introduce basic equipment, learn to paddle and steer a kayak, and finally take the boats out for some practice. No experience required!
Beginner River Kayaking Course Have you attended one of our Beginner Paddles at North Park or already spent a lot of time paddling around the lake? Ready to test out kayaking on the river? Launching from Millvale Riverfront Park, we’ll take in the sights and sounds of the Allegheny as we head downtown and back.…
FIT WITH A PHYSICIAN: Live a “Bone Healthy” Life Enjoy some time outside while learning about health and meeting new friends every month! Move your body and stimulate your mind on a relaxed paced walk with local health care professionals. We will walk through Schenley Park, covering about 1 mile, and talk about ways to…
Goat Fest Hike Join Friends of the South Side Park to learn about the fascinating history of the 65 acre Park bordering the South Side Flats, Slopes and Arlington neighborhoods. We will learn about the old St. Clair Incline that burned down in 1935, the former ice rink and the former Sankey Brick Factory among…
Downtown Ice Cream History Walk You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! We will walk an easy 2 - 3 miles as we take frequent stops to learn the fascinating history of some of the buildings and sites around downtown Pittsburgh. We'll take time to step back in time and check out…
Summer Tree ID Frick Park Walk Ever wonder how to identify the trees in the parks and forests around you? It's easier than you think. Join Henry Schumacher as he teaches you basic tree identification skills and explore the forested landscape in a relaxed walk through Frick Park.
Beginners Mushroom Hike Join Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club Identifier and Secretary Julie Travaglini on a beginner-friendly mushroom hike and ID session at Boyce Mayview Park. With a wide variety of habitats within the park, we should be able to find a variety of summer mushrooms. (Hope for rain the week of the walk!) We will…
Women & Nonbinary Mountain Bike Meetup – South Park Mountain biker and Venture Outdoors volunteer, Sara Khalil, is taking yinz out for a bike ride! Learn new skills and gain practice on the all-levels paths through South Park. This is a beginner-level mountain biking ride, but some previous experience and comfort riding a bike is…
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