Venture Outdoors Tyke Hikes at North Park and
Hartwood Acres
Dates: North Park - Aug. 16; Hartwood Acres - Aug. 30
Addresses: North Park, 303 Pearce Mill Road,
Allison Park; 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton/Indiana Twp.
Contact: ventureoutdoors.org, or 412.255.0564 (Pre-
registration is requested.)
Join Venture Outdoors for a Tyke Hike (weather permitting)!
Welcoming all caregivers with children ages newborn to 5 years old.
Explore nature, touch the trees and look for little critters on this
easy walk in the park. The 1- to 2-mile hike will be trail friendly for
strollers, slings, child carriers, or on foot. A craft and snacks will be
provided after the hike! Visit the website for more information on fees
and other details.
Summer Inspiration
9th Annual Aspinwall National Night Out
Date: Aug. 7
Address: Aspinwall Field, Field Avenue, Aspinwall
Contact: aspinwallneighborhoodwatch.com, or facebook.com/
aspinwallneighborhoodwatch
Join the Aspinwall Neighborhood Watch for the largest
community event of the year! Enjoy activities for all ages, food and
fun. All proceeds benefit the Aspinwall Police and Volunteer Fire
Departments and Foxwall EMS. Visit the website or Facebook page
for ticket information and other details.
Gardening for Pollinators and Butterflies,
presented by Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Date: July 28
Address: 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel
Contact: aswp.org, or 412.963.6100 (Pre-registration is
required.)
Butterflies are always a welcome guest in the garden. Using
native plants and eco-friendly landscape practices provide essential
elements that insects need to thrive. Participants will plant native
seedlings to take home to their butterfly gardens. This event is free
for ASWP members and Fox Chapel Garden Club members and $4
for non-members, thanks to the program being underwritten by the
Fox Chapel Garden Club. Visit the website for more information on
registering and other details.
Marshall Island Gardens Tour
Date: Aug. 4
Address: North Park Marshall Island Gardens,
Pearce Mill Road, North Park
Contact: sites.google.com/site/latodaminaturecenter, or
724.935.2170 (Pre-registration is required.)
Join Allegheny County naturalist Meg Scanlon as she identifies
and discusses the wide variety of plants in each of the island’s garden
sections, which showcase perennials and annuals that are drought
resistant, deer resistant, edible, medicinal, great for pollinators,
attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and food for caterpillars. All
individuals attending the program must be registered. Dress well for
outdoor activity. Call for more information.
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