March 13, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm For the Sake of All: Translating Evidence into Action for Community Health University of Pittsburgh Room 2017, Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA, United States These talks provide an opportunity for faculty, students, and community members to engage in race-related discussions of mutual interest. Free
March 18, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free Soil Lead Screening Garden Resource Center 147 Putnam St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Learn why soil lead contamination is a serious problem in Pittsburgh. Bring a properly collected, dry soil sample from your yard or garden and it will be screened for lead and other heavy materials, free of charge! Free
March 25, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting – CENTRAL Jeron X. Grayson Community Center 1852 Enoch Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. Free
March 27, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting – EAST Kingsley Association 6435 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. Free
March 31, 2017 - April 7, 2017 2017 Inclusive Innovation Week Inclusive Innovation Week is a city-wide opportunity to participate in and engage with innovation in the City of Pittsburgh.
April 3, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Community EngageMINT: Fresh Connections with involveMINT Repair the World 6022 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States As part of Pittsburgh's Inclusive Innovation Week, learn how technological pioneers are working to make Pittsburgh more inclusive and participatory through the city's first digital currency.
April 4, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pittsburgh Land Bank Public Meeting – NORTH National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 84 841 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Please join us at a public meeting to learn more about the inaugural policies and procedures of the Pittsburgh Land Bank (PLB) and to provide your feedback on them. Free
April 8, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Soil testing: Why and how? Garden Resource Center 147 Putnam St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Learn the realities of soil contamination and how to manage the risk. Get hands on with demos of soil sampling. Leave prepared to test your garden’s soil at home. $10
April 13, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Environmental Justice Roundtable The Blakey Center 1908 Wyle Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hosting nine roundtables across the state over the next two months to meet with residents and hear their perspectives on environmental justice. Learn more about attending the listening session in Pittsburgh. Free
April 29, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Millvale Environment & Health Fair Millvale Community Library 213 Grant Avenue, Millvale, PA, United States Announcing Millvale’s first ever Environment & Health Fair! Local and outside organizations are joining together to provide a day of food, fun, and family friendly activities.
May 3, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Physical Activity, Air Pollution and Asthma in the Urban Environment Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Hutchinson and Hayashi Auditorium 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Join GASP for the next event in the Making the Connection Series: Physical Activity, Air Pollution and Asthma in the Urban Environment. Dr. Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir will discuss her research and afterwards there will be a panel of health and community experts to respond to her presentation. $5
May 3, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ReClaim Central Ambassador Presentations Center for Family Excellence, Inc. 409 Dinwiddie Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States oin the ReClaim Central Ambassadors as they present their vacant lot projects. The Ambassadors have spent the winter planning and designing. Now they are ready to share their visions with you! Free