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Garden Planting Volunteer Event at Schenley Plaza 5/14/26
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Garden Planting Volunteer Event at Schenley Plaza Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:00-11:00am We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of volunteering at Schenley Plaza! Thank you for your willingness to volunteer with us and your support of Pittsburgh's parks. Please read the important information below prior to registering for this event. Meeting Location: Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 (Google Maps link HERE) **Meet at the tent near the PNC Carousel.** Parking: As this is a busy part of Oakland, please allow extra time to find a parking spot and consider carpooling to the event or taking public transportation or a rideshare. Metered parking is available along Schenley Drive and Schenley Drive Extension, which is the street that directly surrounds the Plaza and leads past the Carnegie Library and up toward Schenley Bridge and Phipps Conservatory. Parking in the center of Schenley Drive directly across from Phipps is reserved for Phipps visitors only, but if you would enjoy a scenic walk (just under a mile / about 15 minutes) to the Plaza, parking is also available on Schenley Drive closer to the Schenley Park Visitors Center (pinned here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1DU379zrdxk1BNQo9). Restrooms: On site. Work Description: We will meet at the tent at Schenley Plaza and venture out to work sites from there guided by Parks Conservancy staff. We will work in the garden beds around Schenley Plaza planting perennials and performing other gardening tasks. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided by PPC staff, so just come ready to work and have fun! Attire: Long pants and sturdy, close-toed shoes are recommended. Please dress for the weather and wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. We also recommend a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen in sunny weather and will have bug spray available, if needed. What to Bring: All necessary tools and supplies will be provided by the PPC. Please bring a filled water bottle to stay hydrated. Thank you for your support of Pittsburgh's parks and the people, plants, and animals who benefit from them! IMPORTANT: Please click HERE to read safety guidelines and a Hold Harmless and Release of Liability Waiver. Photos/Media: Please note that a photographer may be on-site to capture photos and video from the program. The photos/video captured may be used to help the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy further promote its mission. Please advise the photographer on-site if you DO NOT want your photo/video taken.Release and Indemnity Note: By attending this event, I agree to release the City of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and their employees (collectively the "CITY" or the "PPC") and agree to indemnify and hold the CITY and PPC, harmless from all claims, damages, or actions of any kind which might result from participation in, or attendance at, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Events resulting from any of the CITY's or the PPC's acts of omissions whether negligent or otherwise. Health Guidelines: The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is currently following all CDC guidelines regarding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The Parks Conservancy asks program and special event attendees to follow all current safety measures outlined by the CDC and local health agencies. Please note that the Conservancy cannot be held liable for any exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, the Conservancy cannot guarantee that program and special event attendees will not become infected by the coronavirus/COVID-19. |
