SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Every Thursday
of the year |
Thursday Adult Nature Walk |
10 am - Noon |
Wednesdays
during the
summer |
Master Gardeners are available to answer gardening questions throughout the summer at the North Park Demonstration Gardens |
4 pm - 6 pm |
2nd Tuesday
of each month |
Pre-School Children's Hour
Pre-Registration Required. To register call (724) 935-2170. |
Apr. - Oct.
9:30 - 11 am &
1 - 2:30 pm
Nov. - Mar.
10 - 11 am
& 1 - 2 pm
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MORE EVENTS
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Check these sites for other upcoming events:
  Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group (PTAG)
 Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
Venture Outdoors
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JANUARY
|
| No Mtg. |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park |
|
| 1/1 & 1/2 |
Ice Skating Holiday Schedule
Ice Skating Rink |
Varys |
| 1/3 - 1/22 |
4th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling
Swimming pool parking lot
Residents can drop off trees daily. All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees prior to drop-off. The trees will be mulched and used in the County parks. |
8 am-3:30 pm |
| 1/11-1/13 |
Ice Skating Rink closed to the public
Practice dates for charity hockey games on 1/13 |
all day |
| 1/13 |
PIHL Charity Hockey Games
Ice Skating Rink (closed for public skating)
6:00 pm - North Hills vs Moon
Proceeds benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
8:00 pm - Seneca Valley vs North Allegheny
Proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen For the Cure
Admission: $5/person
PA Interscholastic Hockey League
|
6:00 pm &
8:00 pm |
| 1/16 |
Ice Skating Rink
Open on Martin Luther King Day! |
Special Hours:
Noon - 5 pm
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FEBRUARY
|
| 2/1 - 3/9 |
Maple Syrup Making Demonstrations
(Nature Center Barn - All Ages)
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
Morning, afternoon
& after-school
hours available
|
| 2/4 |
Snowshoe Adventure
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170 |
Noon - 2 pm |
| 2/5 |
Ice Skating Rink
Special Hours on Super Bowl Sunday |
11 am - 5 pm
ONLY |
| 2/7 |
Friends of North Park Meeting - 2012 Planning Session
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Please come prepared to discuss what you would like our group to accomplish in 2012 and how you can help.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park |
7 pm |
| 2/14 |
Sweetheart Couples Skate
Ice Skating Rink |
7 - 10 pm |
| 2/20 |
Ice Skating Rink
Special Hours on Presidents Day! |
Special Hours:
Noon - 5 pm |
| 2/25 |
36th Annual Spring Thaw Race
Rose Barn - Pierce Mill Road
Pre-registration participants receive free gifts. |
10 am |
MARCH
|
| 3/1 |
Registration Opens for the
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge |
7 pm |
| 3/3 |
Maple Syrup Making Demonstration
(Nature Center) |
10-11:30 am
& 1 - 2:30 pm |
| 3/5 |
Ice Skating Show
Ice Skating Rink |
7 pm |
| 3/6 |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
North Park history presentation by Amy Steele from the Northland Public Library.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park
|
7 pm |
| TBA |
PTAG Trail Workday
Lakeview shelter on N Ridge Rd
Check the PTAG Website for last minute changes.
|
10 am
|
| 3/9 |
Winter Golf
Season End |
|
| 3/10 |
Maple Syrup Making Demonstration
(Marshall Twp. Ellis Frye Barn - All Ages)
Pre-registration suggested. Call Marshall Township to register for this program: (724) 935-3090. |
11 am - 12:30 pm |
| Mid-March |
Ice Skating
Season End |
|
Pre-Order Deadline
3/16 |
North Area Environmental Council Seedling Sale
Pre-ordering required. (Latodami Nature Center - All Ages)
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Pick-Up Date:
4/14
9 am - Noon |
| 3/31 |
12th Annual "Just a Short Run"
Boathouse - Pierce Mill Road |
Registration/
Packet Pickup:
6:30-8:20 am
Start: 8:30 am |
APRIL
|
| 4/1 - Columbus Day |
Regular Golf
Season Start |
|
| 4/1 - 10/31 |
Tennis
Season Start |
|
| TBA |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park
|
7 pm |
| 4/14 |
Amazing Amphibians with Terry Laux
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
2 - 4 pm |
MAY
|
| TBA |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park
|
7 pm |
| 5/5 |
Good Dogs in the Park with Sheri Gintner
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
10 am - Noon |
| 5/5 |
Apple Blossoms and Orioles
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
2 -4 pm |
| 5/14 & 5/15 |
Marbles Program
Ice Skating Rink, 2nd Floor
FREE Program for Ages 14 and under. |
3:30 - 5:30 pm |
| TBA |
 Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
For past, present and future volunteers!
followed by the  Annual Public Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
Rachel Carson Trails Conservatory
|
1 - 2 pm
2 - 3 pm
|
| TBA |
9th Annual Backyard Gardener Plant Swap
(Across from the skating rink)
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!
Contact:
Douglass Oster, The Backyard Gardener
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, (412) 779-5861
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9 - 11 am
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JUNE
|
6/1
9 am until
classes are full |
Registration Day for Young Naturalist Programs
By telephone lottery at (724) 935-2170.
Limit of 3 children per call. |
|
| 6/2 |
Wildlife Art with Shirley Mutz
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
10 am - Noon |
| 6/2 - Labor Day |
Swimming Pool Open
(Weather & conditions permitting) |
|
| TBA |
Friends of North Park Meeting & Annual Picnic
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park
|
Picnic:
6 pm
Meeting:
7 pm |
6/23
(always
near the
Summer
Solstice) |
16th Annual Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
All hikes end with a cookout at North Park
Volunteers Needed!
|
Times vary |
JULY
|
7/3
Tuesdays |
Free Swimming Lessons
Last name A-K
5 years and older |
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10 - 10:45 am |
7/5
Thursdays |
Free Swimming Lessons
Last name L-Z
5 years and older |
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10 - 10:45 am |
| 7/7 |
Kayak Nature Paddle
Meet at Boathouse
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
10 am - Noon |
| 7/11 |
Juniors' Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
| 7/11 |
Big Band Bash
North Park Skating Rink |
7:30 pm |
| TBA |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park
|
7 pm |
| 7/16 - 7/18 |
Young Naturalist Program, 6 & 7 years
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
9 am - 1 pm |
| 7/19 |
Men's Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
| 7/23 - 7/25 |
Young Naturalist Program, 8 & 9 years
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
9 am - 1 pm |
| 7/30 - 8/1 |
Young Naturalist Program, 10 & 11 years
Pre-registration required. |
9 am - 1 pm |
| TBA |
PTAG Mountain Bike Festival
Meet by the swimming pool, McCandless Grove
~ PARTY to follow the ride at Boyce! ~
A huge thanks to the 2011 sponsors:
DirtRag, REI, Allegro Hearth Bakery, Dirty Harry's, Mad Mex, The Rosecliff Tavern
Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group (PTAG) |
11 am - 4 pm |
| TBA |
Beginner & Beginner Tandem Paddle
Boathouse
Is the idea of jumping into a kayak on the Allegheny River a bit beyond your comfort level? Then North Park Lake is the perfect place for you to experience the joys of kayaking. We’ll start with instructions and plenty of practice, and then head onto tranquil North Park Lake to see just how easy it is to paddle. Kayaks, guides and instruction are provided. The minimum age for solo kayaks is 12.
Fee: $20/members or $27/non-members
Venture Outdoors |
6 - 8 pm |
AUGUST
|
| TBA |
Boating Season Opens!
Boathouse
Kayak Pittsburgh |
4 pm |
| TBA |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park
|
7 pm |
| 8/6 - 8/8 |
Young Naturalist Program, 12 & 13 years
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
9 am - 1 pm |
| 8/8 |
Big Band Bash
North Park Skating Rink |
7:30 pm |
| Please Note: Pool will open at 12:30 pm due to the annual Triathlons |
| 8/11 |
7th Annual Triathlon for Kids
(Swimming, biking & running)
(Swimming Pool - Ages 7-15)
Pgh. Habitat for Humanity
Contact: (412) 466-6710
|
6 - 11 am |
| 8/12 |
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
|
Check in
6:15 am |
| 8/14 |
Women's Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
| 8/17 |
Two Player Scramble
(Golf Course) |
|
| 8/18 |
Garden in the Parks Field Day
Demonstration Garden - Babcock Blvd. & Wildwood Road
Admission is free!
Children's activities, tours of the annual flower trials, herb, and pollinator gardens Local beekeepers and Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Visitors can taste an array of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes and unique varieties of garlic and basil.
Sponsored by:
Allegheny County Penn State Master Gardeners
|
9 am - 1 pm |
| 8/18 |
Meadows, Milkweeds and Monarchs
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
10 am - Noon |
| 8/20 - 8/22 |
Young Naturalist Program, 14 & 15 years
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
9 am - 1 pm |
SEPTEMBER
|
| 9/1 - 3/31 |
Platform Tennis Season
|
|
| TBA |
End of Boating Season
Kayak Pittsburgh |
|
| TBA |
11th Anniversary of 9/11 Flag Ceremony
North Park Flag Retirement Plaza
(Babcock Blvd and Wildwood Rd, park along Ingomar Rd)
The flag retirement ceremony is a patriotic event honoring veterans and local servicemen and women. The event includes the retiring of worn flags, which have become unusable from continuous display. This year’s ceremony will especially honor the victims of the 9/11 tragedy, emergency service responders, law enforcement officials and, as in the past, veterans.
County Council: 412-350-6490
|
6:30 pm |
| TBA |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park |
7 pm |
| 9/15 |
Wetlands and Watersheds
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
10 am- Noon |
| 9/15 |
Wahdo:Gwas Wetland Inventory
Meet at North Dakota Grove
Pre-registration required.
To register call (724) 935-2170. |
2 - 4 pm |
OCTOBER
|
| 10/6 |
Arboretum Service Day
Meet at Grant Grove off Wildwood Rd across from the 7-Eleven
Friends of North Park |
9 am - Noon
|
| 10/6 |
Arboretum Tour with Dianne Machesney
Meet at Grant Grove
Friends of North Park |
1 - 3 pm
|
| TBA |
Friends of North Park Meeting
The Cabin - intersection of Ingomar & Babcock Blvd.
All meeting are open to the public.
Friends of North Park
|
7 pm
|
| TBA |
Trail Work Day - Pfundstein Trail
Wisconsin Shelter on North Ridge Rd
[Google Map Link]
Bring gloves, clothes to get dirty, and water you can bring with you on the trail.
Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group (PTAG) |
9 am - Noon
|
| 10/18 |
Thursday Adult Nature Walk Presentation, Meet at Ranch House.
Pre-registration required. To register call (724) 935-2170. |
1 - 2 pm
|
| TBA |
National Drug Take Back Day
County Police Station
Dept. of Justice - DEA
More info
Find more collection sites
|
10 am - 2 pm
|
| 10/31 |
Tennis
Season End |
|
NOVEMBER
|
| 11/3 |
Native American Story Pole and Story Telling
Pre-registration required. To register call (724) 935-2170. |
10 am - Noon |
| 11/3 |
Native American Flute and Display
Pre-registration required. To register call (724) 935-2170. |
1 - 3 pm |
11/13 -
Mid-March |
Ice Skating Season
(Weather & Conditions Permitting) |
|
| TBA |
Trail Work Day - Pfundstein Trail
Wisconsin Shelter on North Ridge Rd
[Google Map Link]
Bring gloves; clothes and shoes for getting dirty; water.
Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group (PTAG) |
10 am |
DECEMBER
|
12/1 -
Mid-March |
Winter Golf Season
(Weather & Conditions Permitting) |
|
| TBA |
Trail Work Day - Pfundstein Trail
Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group (PTAG) |
10 am |
| 12/29 |
Christmas Bird Count, Meet at Rose Barn.
Pre-registration required. To register call (724) 935-2170 |
7:30 am - 11:30 am
and/or
1 pm - 4 pm |