Volunteer: Spring Habitat Action Day - Sat AM 2Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Saturdays, April 25, 10:00am-12:00pm Help remove invasive shrubs and vines along the paved path. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. We’ll be digging, uprooting, and sawing invasive exotic woody plants like bush honeysuckle and privet. Bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. Program: Habitat Action Team Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Saturdays, April 25, 10:00am-12:00pm Help remove invasive shrubs and vines along the paved path. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. We’ll be digging, uprooting, and sawing invasive exotic woody plants like bush honeysuckle and privet. Bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026 Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Spring Habitat Action Day - Sat AM 1Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Saturdays, April 18, 10:00am-12:00pm Help remove invasive shrubs and vines along the paved path. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. We’ll be digging, uprooting, and sawing invasive exotic woody plants like bush honeysuckle and privet. Bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. Program: Habitat Action Team Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Saturdays, April 18, 10:00am-12:00pm Help remove invasive shrubs and vines along the paved path. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. We’ll be digging, uprooting, and sawing invasive exotic woody plants like bush honeysuckle and privet. Bring your own work gloves and safety glasses. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026 Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Spring Habitat Action Day - Sat PM 1Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Saturday, April 18, 1:00-2:30pm We’ll be planting new shrubs and installing deer protection around newly planted saplings. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. Great service project for civic groups, families, and school service hours. Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own shovels, work gloves, and/or watering can if you have them. Program: Habitat Action Team Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Saturday, April 18, 1:00-2:30pm We’ll be planting new shrubs and installing deer protection around newly planted saplings. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. Great service project for civic groups, families, and school service hours. Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own shovels, work gloves, and/or watering can if you have them. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026 Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Spring Habitat Action Day - Sat PM 2Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Saturday, April 25, 1:00-2:30pm We’ll be planting new shrubs and installing deer protection around newly planted saplings. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. Great service project for civic groups, families, and school service hours. Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own shovels, work gloves, and/or watering can if you have them. Program: Habitat Action Team Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Saturday, April 25, 1:00-2:30pm We’ll be planting new shrubs and installing deer protection around newly planted saplings. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. Great service project for civic groups, families, and school service hours. Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own shovels, work gloves, and/or watering can if you have them. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026 Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Spring Habitat Action Day - Sun PM 1Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Sunday, April 19, 1:00-2:30pm We’ll be planting new shrubs and installing deer protection around newly planted saplings. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. Great service project for civic groups, families, and school service hours. Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own shovels, work gloves, and/or watering can if you have them. Program: Habitat Action Team Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Sunday, April 19, 1:00-2:30pm We’ll be planting new shrubs and installing deer protection around newly planted saplings. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. Great service project for civic groups, families, and school service hours. Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own shovels, work gloves, and/or watering can if you have them. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 19, 2026 Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Spring Habitat Action Day - Sun PM 2Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Sunday, April 26, 1:00-2:30pm We’ll be planting new shrubs and installing deer protection around newly planted saplings. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. Great service project for civic groups, families, and school service hours. Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own shovels, work gloves, and/or watering can if you have them. Program: Habitat Action Team Spring Habitat Action Days takes place at John Rudy Park, Pines Pavilion Area Sunday, April 26, 1:00-2:30pm We’ll be planting new shrubs and installing deer protection around newly planted saplings. This effort will improve wildlife habitat, diversity, and the aesthetic value of the park. Great service project for civic groups, families, and school service hours. Tools provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own shovels, work gloves, and/or watering can if you have them. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 26, 2026 Zip Code: 17406 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Springhouse Hollow Riparian and Field PlantingsRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Springhouse Hollow Miyawaki AreaRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Nature Center Parking LotRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Sidewalk Behind Nature CenterRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Lower Geology TrailRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Old Field Trail Above WetlandsRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Wetland Sidewalk EdgeRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adopt-Baby-Trees - Nixon Park - Hollowcreek Greenway Parking LotRestoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Restoration plantings often have tree tubes or cages around young saplings to prevent damage from white-tailed deer, groundhogs, and rabbits as much as possible to give young plants a good start without being pruned by wildlife. These young trees need to be checked on several times per year. This opportunity is great for earning service hours; completing with a team, club or family; and it's flexile to work at your own pace on your own schedule. - Check if the sapling in still alive - Check if the tube or cage is still standing and sturdy - Hammer in or replace wobbly or rotten stakes - Replace tubes with cages when saplings are ready for more space - Remove cages when trunks are thick enough to survive wildlife damage - cut vines off of the cage, tube, or sapling - Pull out weeds growing inside the tube or cage with the sapling to reduce competition Training and orientation will be provided for new volunteers. Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Nature Center GardensAdopt a section of native plant garden at the nature center. Work with park staff to come up with a plan, learn about native plants, and help keep the garden in check! This opportunity is flexible and on your own schedule, however, tools are only available to borrow during nature center open hours. Roles May Include: Weeding Mulching Pruning Cutting back excess growth from paths Editing plantings as needed Keeping staff informed of any needs Program: Habitat Action Team Adopt a section of native plant garden at the nature center. Work with park staff to come up with a plan, learn about native plants, and help keep the garden in check! This opportunity is flexible and on your own schedule, however, tools are only available to borrow during nature center open hours. Roles May Include: Weeding Mulching Pruning Cutting back excess growth from paths Editing plantings as needed Keeping staff informed of any needs Program: Habitat Action Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 17403 Allow Groups: Yes |