September 26, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 1:00 pm People Habitat: Eight Ways to Think About Greener, Healthier Cities August Wilson Center --- Invitation: Brownbag Lunch Presentation --- Featuring: Kaid Benfield, PlaceMakers “People Habitat: Eight Ways to Think About Greener, Healthier Cities” Monday, September 26 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm (11:30 registration and networking) August Wilson Center Bring a bag lunch (beverages and dessert provided) No fee to attend. Advance Registration Required: Register here Mr. Benfield's remarks will be appreciated […]
October 6, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm WHE Healthy Communities Conference Creating Healthy Communities conference is a one-day summit addressing how our environment impacts public health. Dynamic, nationally-recognized speakers will discuss the scientific, medical, political and community-based approaches to creating healthier communities across the country. Local experts will highlight multiple health topics as they relate to our homes, schools and communities. The conference will educate and […]
October 7, 2016 Crowdsourced Apples Deadline Grounded Strategies' Office 6587 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, United States We're hoping to create a 10 year cider with the help of YOU and A Few Bad Apples. The deadline for apple collection for this is October 7. We need to collect 6 bushels of apples, which translates to approximately a 10 gallon trash. If we are lucky enough to collect more than this amount, […]
October 7, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - October 8, 2016 @ 3:30 pm 2016 Blight Bootcamp PROPEL Hazelwood 5401Glenwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Blight Bootcamp is a two day event for residents to learn about resources and best practices to increase the impact of community-led blight elimination efforts in Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The conference is hosted by the Pittsburgh Blight Working Group, composed of the City of Pittsburgh, Neighborhood Allies, GTECH, PCRG, URA, and The Design Center Pittsburgh. Taking place on October 7th and 8th, the 2nd annual […] Free – $15
October 9, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm One Northside Traveling Block Party Riverview Park Pittsburgh, PA, United States The Block Party, a project of One Northside Pittsburgh in partnership with The Buhl Foundation, is excited to announce it’s final of five events in 2016 taking place in Observatory Hill on Sunday October 9. The Block Party is series of mini arts festivals that will call attention to and celebrate the valuable resources and local identities […] Free
October 13, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Green Playces: Hill District Volunteer Day Join us at our Green Playces: Hill District Site to help build out our outdoor classroom and environmental education space. If interested in attending please email Ian Brown
October 16, 2016 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm McKeesport Green Playce Dedication Ceremony 2216 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA, United States Join GTECH Strategies, Youth CAST and the Trinity Church of God in Christ to celebrate the opening of our Green Playce in McKeesport. The site is located at 2216 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132.
October 21, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Green Playces: Hill District Volunteer Day Join GTECH and the Grayson Center to help build out the environmental classroom and outdoor space. If interested in attending please email: Ian Brown Ian M. Brown Project Manager Growth Through Energy & Community Health Strategies 6587 Hamilton Ave #1W, Pittsburgh 15206 o. 412.361.2099 ext. 6
October 22, 2016 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pumpkinfest Horace Mann Field 2819 Shadeland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Join Brightwood Civic Group and neighbors for Annual Pumpkinfest in Marshall-Shadeland. There will be food, fun, games, crafts, prizes, a bounce house, and much more. GTECH will be there collecting information from neighbors in support of our GTECH GSI project. The event is free for adults and $5 for kids.
October 25, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Green Playces: Hill District Volunteer Day Join GTECH and the Jeron X. Grayson Community Center to help build out our outdoor classroom and learning space. If interested in attending please email: Ian M. Brown Project Manager Growth Through Energy & Community Health Strategies 6587 Hamilton Ave #1W, Pittsburgh 15206 o. 412.361.2099 ext. 6
November 1, 2016 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Green Playces: Hill District Volunteer Day Hill District Green Playce 1852 Enoch St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States Join GTECH and the Jeron X. Grayson Community Center to help build out an outdoor classroom and educational space. If interested in attending please contact: Ian M. Brown Project Manager Growth Through Energy & Community Health Strategies 6587 Hamilton Ave #1W, Pittsburgh 15206 o. 412.361.2099 ext. 6