Hays Woods Trailhead Project - Native Plug Planting Event (before "40 acres" hike)
Date:
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Hays Woods, Agnew Rd Trailhead
1015 Agnew Road
https://goo.gl/maps/cjYtLoxVe87HvwXZ9
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
United States
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| Hays Woods Park Agnew Trailhead Project - Native Plug Planting Have a green thumb? Love to dig in the dirt? Do you want to support native pollinators? Come join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for an early evening if planting native wildflowers at the Hays Woods trailhead, 4pm on Wednesday May 8th. This event will take place a couple of hours before Linda Roth's weekly hike (see the "40 acres" group page to learn more). This work is part of the ecological restoration of the space directly beyond the parking area, where we are preparing the site for tree and shrub planting later this year. For now though, come help us add to the herbaceous layer and beautify the entrance to the park! Please sign up using this registration link so that we can get a sense of the numbers! General Hays Woods information below: Contribute to environmental stewardship in Pittsburgh's brand new 624-acre urban forest park, Hays Woods! Come learn about this amazing greenspace and what you can do to restore crucial ecosystems. Enjoy a hike on the beautiful trails while you're at it! Home of the beloved eagles, Hays Woods offers crucial habitat for native plants and trees, migratory birds, other wildlife, and responsible parkgoers like you. However, before the City of Pittsburgh purchased the land, it was left unmanaged for decades, and many areas of the forest have been ravaged by invasive species, especially vines tearing down the tree canopy in several areas. We now must work together to preserve and restore Hays Woods as an ecological gem for future generations to come. This event will be led by Jared Belsky, Ecological Restoration Coordinator for Hays Woods. He will determine the scope of work for the day based on park needs. His email is jbelsky@pittsburghparks.org.
IMPORTANT: Please click here to read the safety guidelines, Hold Harmless and Release of Liability Waiver. 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.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. 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. |
