SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Every Thursday
of the year |
Thursday Adult Nature Walk
Celebrating It's 39th Year! |
10 am - noon |
2nd Tuesday
of each month |
Pre-School Children's Hour
Pre-Registration Required |
Varies
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JANUARY
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| 1/1 |
New Year’s Hike
Latodami Nature Center
Meet at the Ice Skating Rink Parking Lot. |
10 am - Noon |
| 1/8 |
Friends of North Park Meeting - Cancelled
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd. |
7 pm |
FEBRUARY
|
| 2/12 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome!
Guest Speakers: Roy Kraynyk, Executive Director of the  Allegheny Land Trust, will discuss the proposed aquisition of the Irwin Run property adjacent to North Park and the need for more public support required to complete this transaction. News Article |
7 pm |
| 2/14 |
Irwin Run Property Hike 1
Beaver Grove - near intersection of Babcock Blvd. & Lake Marshall Dr next to the lagoon. -  More info
Sponsored by Friends of North Park
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10 am |
| 2/14 |
Sweetheart Couples Skate
Couples buy one admission at regular price and receive the second admission free of charge. |
7:30-10 pm |
| 2/17 - 3/13 |
Maple Syrup Making Demonstrations
(Nature Center Barn -
Pre-Registration Required - All Ages) |
Morning, afternoon & after-school hours available
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| 2/18 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome!
Guest Speakers: Roy Kraynyk, Executive Director of the Allegheny Land Trust, will discuss the proposed aquisition of the Irwin Run property adjacent to North Park and the need for more public support required to complete this transaction. News Article |
1 pm |
MARCH
|
| 3/9 |
Ice Skating Show |
7:30 pm |
| 3/12 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome!
Guest Speakers: Brian McBane, a County GIS specialist, and Brian DelVecchio, from the Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG), will be providing an update on the progress that has been made mapping and marking the trails. News Article |
7 pm |
| 3/14 |
Maple Syrup Making Demonstration
(Marshall Twp. Ellis Frye Barn - Pre-Registration Suggested - All Ages) |
11 am - 12:30 pm |
| Mid-March |
Winter Golf
Season End |
|
| Mid-March |
Ice Skating
Season End |
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| 3/20 & 3/21 |
Canada Goose Management Project
North Park Rose Barn Facility (on Pearce Mill Rd)
Speaker: Meg Scanlon, Interpretive Naturalist (724) 935-2170
Educational program for property owners looking to manage geese. Will include humane tips & techniques to reduce property damage & other goose-related conflicts.
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Both days:
10 am - Noon |
| 3/21 |
Irwin Run Property Hike 2
Guide: Botonist Esther Allen
Beaver Grove - near intersection of Babcock Blvd. & Lake Marshall Dr next to the lagoon. - More info
Sponsored by Friends of North Park
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10 am |
| 3/27 |
Pre-Order Deadline for
North Area Environmental Council Seedling Sale
(Latodami Nature Center - All Ages)
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Pick-Up Date:
Apr 18
9 am - Noon |
| 3/28 |
Maple Syrup Making Demonstration
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
Pre-Registration Suggested |
10 - 11 am;
Noon - 1 pm |
3/28 - 4/11
|
Free eWaste Recycling!
Swimming pool parking lot
Benefits the  WPA Humane Society
News Release with list of accepted items. |
Mon. - Fri.
10 am - 7 pm
Weekends
10 am - 5 pm
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APRIL
|
3/28 - 4/11
|
Free eWaste Recycling!
Swimming pool parking lot
Benefits the WPA Humane Society
News Release with list of accepted items. |
Mon. - Fri.
10 am - 7 pm
Weekends
10 am - 5 pm
|
| 4/1 - Columbus Day |
Regular Golf
Season Start |
|
| 4/1 - 10/31 |
Tennis
Season Start |
|
| 4/5 |
Easter Egg Geocaching
Venture Outdoors |
1 - 3:30 pm |
| 4/5 - 6/14 |
Spring Natural History Tours/Walks
(Marshall Island - All Ages) |
1-hr. sessions for 12 or more,
Tues-Sat |
| 4/9 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! |
7 pm |
| 4/18 |
Earth Day Celebrations
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages) |
10 am - Noon
& 2 - 4 pm |
| 4/25 |
Planting Inauguration Ceremony & Work Party
Meet btw. the Boat House & Tennis Courts
BBQ Lunch $7/person
More info
Pittsburgh Sakura Project |
Registration 10 am
Ceremony 11 am |
MAY
|
| 5/2 |
Hazardous Material Collection Event
(Swimming Pool Parking Lot)
|
9 am - 1 pm |
| 5/3 |
Doggie Day Treks
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
Noon - 3 pm |
| 5/4 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 5/9 |
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic (1 - 2 pm)
followed by the
Annual Public Meeting (2 - 3 pm)
Meet at The Cabin
Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy
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1 - 3 pm |
| 5/10 - 5/12 |
Allegheny County Marbles Program
Ice Skating Facility, 2nd Floor
FREE Program for Ages 14 & under |
Sun: 1 - 3 pm
Mon & Tues:
3 - 5 pm |
| 5/14 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! |
7 pm |
| 5/16 |
PTAG Bridge Building Day
Meet at the Lodge on North Ridge Road
Volunteers welcome to help build & place 3 small bridges on the new trail (from behind the Olympia Shelter to the fireline just beyond the Lodge) on North Ridge Road. These bridges will cross drainage ravines. If you would like to help please bring water, work gloves, and appropriate clothing & foot wear.
PTAG Website
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8 am
|
| 5/17 |
6th Annual Backyard Gardener Plant Swap
(Ice skating rink parking lot)
Gardeners bring extra perennial, annual and vegetable plants to trade with each other. All plants must be potted and labeled. It's a chance to meet other like minded gardeners and add to your landscape. Gardeners are advised to get there early! Oster will also give away free 'Limbaugh Legacey Potato Top' tomato plants - one per family, please.
Contact:
Douglass Oster, The Backyard Gardener
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, (412) 779-5861
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9 - 11 am
|
| 5/18 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm
|
| 5/20 |
Hike & Eat Locally
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6:30 pm - 9 pm
|
| 5/23 |
Boathouse Season Opens
More info: Kayak Pittsburgh |
Mon. - Fri.
4 pm - dusk
Sat. - Sun.
11 am - dusk
|
| 5/30 |
Rachel Carson Trails Training Hike
Meet at Beaver Shelter
Minimum age is 8.
8.9 miles, difficulty level: 4
This is Hike 1 of 4 to train for the annual Rachel Carson Trails Challenge. Register, map, more info. |
8 am
|
| 5/31 |
Rachel Carson Trails Training Hike
Meet at the Springdale Veterans Hall parking lot in Springdale & will carpool to Beaver Shelter
Minimum age is 12.
18.9 miles, difficulty level: 8
This is Hike 7 of 8 to train for the annual Rachel Carson Trails Challenge. Register, map, meeting place, more info.
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8 am
|
| 5/31 |
North Park Trails Conference
North Star Shelter (near JC Stone Field)
The purpose of the conference is to introduce PTAG’s North Park Stewardship; discuss recent & future trail improvements; seek volunteers; and hear what your vision is for trails in North Park. The conference will last about 1.5 hours.
Questions? Call Brian DelVecchio at (412) 559-0470. |
11 am
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JUNE
|
| 6/1 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm
|
| 6/2 |
Registration for Assistant Naturalist Program
(Nature Center Barn - Ages 6-12 years)
|
9 am |
| 6/6 |
Snipe Hunt
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages) |
10 - Noon |
| 6/6 - Labor Day |
Swimming Pool Open
(Weather & Conditions Permitting) |
|
| 6/11 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! |
7 pm |
| 6/15 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 6/20 |
 13th Annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
- Full Challenge (34 miles) - begins in North Park
- Homestead Challenge (16 miles)
- Family Challenge (7 miles)
All hikes end with a cookout in Harrison Hills Park |
Times vary |
| 6/22, 6/23, 6/24 |
Young Naturalist Program
(6-8 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required) |
9 am to 12:30 pm |
| 6/28 |
Rural Road Rides
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| 6/29, 6/30, 7/1 |
Young Naturalist Program
(9-12 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required) |
9 am to 12:30 pm |
| 6/29 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
JULY
|
| 7/6 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
7/7
Tuesdays |
Free Swimming Lessons
Last name A-K
5 years and older |
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10:30 - 11:15 am |
| 7/8 |
Juniors' Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
| 7/8 |
 Summer Concert
North Park Rink
Joe Lagnase |
7:30 pm |
| 7/9 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! |
7 pm |
7/9
Thursdays |
Free Swimming Lessons
Last name L-Z
5 years and older |
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10:30 - 11:15 am |
| 7/11 - 7/12 |
Wilderness Skills
2 day - Overnight Adult Program - Nature Center Barn
(16 yrs. and up - Pre-Registration Required) |
|
| 7/18 |
Mountain Bike Fest
Swimming pool by playground, McCandless Shelter
Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG) |
Noon |
| 7/18 |
Western PA Mushroom Club Walk
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
10 am - 1 pm |
| 7/19 |
Rural Roads Rides
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
8:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| 7/19 |
Tea & Trails
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
2 - 5 pm |
| 7/20 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 7/20, 7/21, 7/22 |
Young Naturalist Program
(6-8 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required) |
9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
| 7/23 |
Men's Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
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AUGUST
|
| 8/1 |
Butterfly & Hummingbird Gardening
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages) |
10 am - Noon |
| 8/1 |
  Movies in the Parks
Dark Knight
The Cabin |
Sunset |
| 8/3 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 8/5 |
Summer Concert
North Park Rink
The Tuesday Night Big Band |
7:30 pm |
8/7 - 8/9
Registration
Deadline:
7/15
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17th Annual U.S. Marbles Championship
(North Park Ice Rink)
Find out who really are the best marbles players in the country! See national champions from TN, MD, Eastern PA, and local champions from Allegheny County.
Open to 14 & over or prior champions at the Annual National Marbles Tournament Championship held in Wildwood, NJ.
The Rules of Play, Tournament History, Past Champions and information about registration & accommodations are available at the U.S. Marbles website.
Event Coordinators:
Ed and Maureen Ricci at (412) 225-5329 or (412) 260-7278
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Sat:
9 am - 6 pm
Sun:
9 am - 2 pm |
| 8/3, 8/4, 8/5 |
Young Naturalist Program
(6-8 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required) |
9 am - 12:30 pm |
8/8
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4th Annual Triathlon for Kids (Swimming, biking & running)
(Swimming Pool - Ages 7-15)
Pgh. Habitat for Humanity
Contact: (412) 466-6710
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6 - 11 am |
| 8/8 |
Garden in the Parks Field Day
Demonstration Garden
Wildwood Road & Babcock Blvd.
Read the news release.
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9 am - Noon |
8/9
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North Hills Triathlon (Swimming, biking & running)
(Swimming Pool - All Ages)
Events include 700 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike, & 3.1 mile run.
Baierl Family YMCA
Contact: (724) 934-9622
Event Results!
|
Check in
6:15 am |
| 8/11 |
Women's Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
| 8/13 |
Council of Friends Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! |
7 pm |
| 8/17 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 8/17, 8/18, 8/19 |
Young Naturalist Program
(9-12 yrs. - Pre-Registration Required) |
9 am - 12:30 pm |
| 8/21 |
2-Player Scramble
(Golf Course) |
|
8/23
Please note
date change! |
Wave Pool
(Season Ends) |
|
| 8/29 |
 Movies in the Parks:
Twilight
Old Fire House |
Sunset |
| 8/31 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
SEPTEMBER
|
| 9/1 - 3/31 |
Platform Tennis Season
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|
9/7
(Labor Day) |
Wave Pool Season ends 8/23/09.
The pool will not be open on Labor Day. |
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9/7
(Labor Day) |
Boathouse
(Season Ends)
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|
| 9/7 |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 9/11 |
North Park Flag Retirement Dedication
Corner Babcock Blvd & Ingomar Rd.
For reservations call (412) 350-3711
 News Release
|
1 pm |
9/15
Date changed |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Date change due to Steelers Game!
Presentation by Denny Gold, Pres. Dewatering Services to provide an update on the pilot dredging project at the Fishing Pond.
Also, on agenda, North Park Community Day Picnic planning |
7 pm |
9/21
Cancelled |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 9/27 |
Doggie Day Trek
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
10 am - 1 pm |
OCTOBER
|
| 10/3 |
Fall (Foliage) Fashion Show
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
|
Noon - 2 pm |
10/5
Cancelled |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 10/8 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Guest speaker, Doug France (ALT), about stewardship for Irwin Run Conservation Area and planning development & mangement. (Dedication 10/31)
Planning North Park Community Day Picnic (10/31) |
7 pm |
| 10/12 |
Regular Golf
Season End |
|
| 10/17 |
Just A Hike
Meet The Lodge on North Ridge Drive
3-4 mile hike with some steep terrain
Sponsored by:
Friends of North Park
Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG)
North Area Environmental Council (NAEC) |
11 am - 1 pm |
10/19
Cancelled |
Beginner Paddle
Boathouse
Solo Kayaks for 12+ years old
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
| 10/31 |
Tennis
Season End |
|
| 10/31 |
Dedication of new Irwin Run Conservation Area
and North Park Community Day Picnic
North Carolina shelter on North Ridge Drive
Dedication to recognize the creation of the new 75 acre Irwin Run Conservation Area . Optional hike planned from dedication to picnic, about 30-45 min., steep climbs.Hot dogs, beverages & cookies provided at the picnic, covered dishes/desserts welcome! Halloween activities for children!
For info or to volunteer, contact Paula Cercone at p.cercone@comcast.net or (724) 444-7680 or Gary Rigdon at grigdon@consolidated.net or (724) 544-7284.
This is a rain or shine event.
RSVP's would be greatly appreciated.
Sponsored by Friends of North Park, North Area Environmental Council (NAEC) & Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) |
Dedication 11 a.m.
Picnic at Noon
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| 10/31 |
Registration/Check-in at North Park Boathouse
Party to follow at the Rose Barn
Pre-register by Oct. 26 and save!
Event Flyer
Sponsored by Allegheny County Special Events &
Pittsburgh Three Rivers Marathon, Inc. |
Registration
9 - 9:45 am
|
| 10/31 |
Halloween Geocaching
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
1 - 3:30 pm
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NOVEMBER
|
| 11/05 - 3/15/2010 |
2009-2010 Ice Skating Season
(Weather & Conditions Permitting) |
|
| 11/7 |
Cold Case Nature Detectives
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
|
Noon - 2 pm |
| 11/8 |
Just A Hike
Meet Pie Traynor Field near the swimming pool
3-4 mile hike moderately hilly terrain
Sponsored by:
Friends of North Park
Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG)
North Area Environmental Council (NAEC) |
1 pm - 3 pm |
| 11/12 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! |
7 pm |
DECEMBER
|
| 12/1 - Mid-March |
Winter Golf Season
Weather Permitting |
|
| 12/5 |
For the Birds
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages) |
Noon - 2 pm |
| 12/6 |
Popcorn Hike
Fee required.
More info: Venture Outdoors |
1 - 4 pm |
| 12/10 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Volunteers welcome! |
7 pm |
| 12/13 |
Just A Hike
Meet Pie Traynor Field near the swimming pool
3-4 mile hike moderately hilly terrain
Sponsored by:
Friends of North Park
Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG)
North Area Environmental Council (NAEC) |
1 pm - 3 pm |