of the region’s earliest inhabitants under a massive rock
overhang. In addition to the rockshelter, the site is also home
to three outdoor historic areas, including a 16th century Indian
village, 18th century Frontier Trading Post, and 19th century
village that help visitors experience life over the past 500 years.
Visit the website for more information.
MT. LEBANON WALKING AND BUS TOURS
Address: Various locations throughout Mt. Lebanon
Contact: lebohistory.org, [email protected], or 412.563.1941
Mt. Lebanon is such a beautiful community full of charming
historic architecture. Find out some of the stories behind the
charm on a tour by the experts! The local historical society
conducts tours relating to the architecture and history of Mt.
Lebanon. They can be given to private groups like reunion
classes or family gatherings, or regularly scheduled tours are
shown on the event calendar. Past tours include Commerce
and Architecture—a walking tour along Washington Road, and
Saints and Stained Glass—a guided tour of St. Bernard and Mt.
Lebanon United Presbyterian churches. Visit the website for
more information.
OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD
Dates: Every Sunday afternoon (except Mother’s Day/Father’s Day) starting in
May (until Dec. 3)
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive, South Park
Contact: olivermiller.org, or 412.835.1554
Explore local history! Visit the old stone farmhouse nestled
among the trees in South Park that is a sturdy remnant of frontier
days. Visit the website for more information on the homestead’s
schedule of special events featuring re‑enactors, authentic
demonstrations and more.
WOODVILLE PLANTATION
Address: 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville
Contact: woodvilleplantation.org, or 412.221.0348
A look back at a historical gem! Woodville, the John and
Presley Neville house, is southwestern Pennsylvania’s principal
link to the late 18th century, interpreting the time period of
1780‑1825 and documenting the lives of the three families
that resided there, the Nevilles (1775‑1815), the Cowans
(1815‑1835), and the Wrenshalls (1835‑1975). Visit the website
for information on Woodville Plantation’s special events, tours
and for more information.
Get Back to Nature
GREEN TREE NATURE CENTER
Address: 10 West Manilla Avenue, Green Tree
Contact: greentreeboro.com, or 412.921.1110
Have fun identifying a wide array of birds, trees, plants,
wildlife, water and more on a family hike through the 18 acres of
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woods at Green Tree Nature Center. To help maintain the center
and its trails, visit the S.E.E.D. page on the website.
KANE WOODS NATURE AREA
Address: Whiskey Point Trailhead, 1461 Scrubgrass Road and Main Street, or
the Scrubgrass Run Trailhead, 1459 Scrubgrass Road, Scott Township
Contact: scottconservancy.org
You don’t have to travel far to hike through beautiful flora
and fauna this summer! The conservancy includes two miles
of wooded trails on 42 acres of the 72‑acre nature area. To give
back and for a great family project, take advantage of volunteer
opportunities to keep the conservancy flourishing. Visit the
website for more information.
PITTSBURGH BOTANIC GARDEN
Address: 799 Pinkerton Run Road, Oakdale
Contact: pittsburghbotanicgarden.org, or 412.444.4464
This summer, experience nature’s beauty combined with
expert landscape design at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden!
Tour the many themed gardens such as the Japanese Garden,
Woodland Gardens, the future Garden of Five Senses and more,
designed to “inspire people to grow through immersion in a
world of natural outdoor wonder to nourish mind, body and
spirit.” Also take advantage of the wide variety of special events
and programs. Visit the website for more information.
SOUTH PARK NATURE CENTER
Address: 2075 Buffalo Drive, South Park
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks/south‑park/nature‑center.aspx, or
412.835.4810
The South Park Nature Center’s 1800s‑era building, once a
one‑room schoolhouse, houses various displays and artifacts
reflecting the natural environment of western Pennsylvania. It
offers a year‑round schedule of natural history programs utilizing
the many resources of the park, including the Game Preserve,
several streams, as well as over 20 miles of trails winding through
acres of beautiful woodlands. The center also organizes a wide
variety of events that run the gamut from cross‑country skiing
to star gazing and bird watching. Visit the website for more
information.
WINGFIELD PINES CONSERVATION AREA
Address: 1550 Mayview Road, Upper S