We work to promote the enhancement, growth and careful use of Mt. Lebanon’s green space parks - BIRD PARK, TWIN HILLS AND ROBB HOLLOW - and to foster an appreciation of and respect for the environment.
The Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy has many nature-based programs, volunteer work days, a native plant sale and more. To learn about our events, please see our list of events.
Program: Native Planting Confidence
Thursday, March 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Public Library MORE HERE
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Sat., March 21, 7-8:30 p.m., Sunnyhill Unitarian Church, 1240 Washington Road MORE HERE
Join landscape architect Natalie Drozda, a Conservancy board member, for a presentation about how to incorporate native species in your garden plan and why it’s important.
This popular program will be offered twice. It will walk you through the process of how to research and select the appropriate plant material.
Natalie’s presentation features plants available this year via the Conservancy’s sale, but the principles taught will give you confidence in choosing native plants you grow from seed or purchase elsewhere. Learn how to make an impact in our community with the contents of your garden!
Program: Green Reads book group
March 3, 7-8:30 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Mtg. Room B
Book available at the circulation desk in February
Cosponsored by the library and Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy
Join us to discuss author Marcia Bonta’s book recounting the intricacies of nature at her 500-acre mountaintop farm in Central Pennsylvania.
More info HERE.
Our 2026 Spotlight Project
Twin Hills Park
Riparian Area
This year we plan to rehabilitate the stream area “between the big bridges” in Twin Hills!
Please join us as we improve the site’s ecology by removing invasive plants in March and September, and planting native species in April, May and October.
Project: Twin Hills riparian site clearing
Sunday, March 22, 9-12
Twin Hills Park, Chatham Park Drive entrance ( 40°23'52.2"N 80°03'24.8"W )
In 2026, Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy volunteers will improve the riparian area along Twin Hills Park’s stream
At this project work-day, we will remove invasive plants such as Japanese honeysuckle, privet and double-file viburnum. This will clear space to plant native trees and shrubs in April. Wear tough clothing and shoes, and dress for the weather. Bring gloves or borrow some from us. Bring clippers, loppers or a bow saw if you have them.
Sign up here. You’ll receive notifications if weather affects our plans.
Program: Maple sugaring and winter walk
March 1, 1-2 p.m., Bird Park
Bird Park Drive entrance
All ages
Join the Mt Lebanon Nature Conservancy at Bird Park Fire Circle to learn where maple syrup comes from! We will walk through the woods of Bird Park, identify maple trees, and tap one to see the sap flow. You’ll learn why the sap flows, the perfect time of year to tap the trees, and how the process can be done without damaging the tree.
THIS EVENT IS FULLY SUBSCRIBED, BUT WATCH FOR CANCELLATIONS THAT CREATE NEW SPACES TO ATTEND! Check the signups here.
Photo: 2 Moons
Also on the Horizon
We’re proud to offer a range of free programs and volunteer opportunities.
Spring
Park improvement projects April 18, May 3 and May 17; City Nature Challenge; Native Plants presentations March 5 and March 21; Earth Day April 26; Native Plant Sale May 16; School in the Park May 11-20; Green Reads book group May 5.
Summer
Nature Journaling, Green Reads book group, Park Improvement Projects
Fall
Park Improvement Projects, Green Reads book group, Mushroom Walk, Annual Event
How you can help Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy
Click on the “donate” button to make a contribution online. Sustaining donations (posted monthly to your credit card) help us the most because they even out the cash flow of our small non-profit organization.
Send a check donation, made out to “Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy,” to: P.O. Box 14901, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Checks minimize the fees we pay for online processing.
We also highly value the time that volunteers give through the year. Hundreds of people join in to help weed, clip, haul or plant. We welcome other volunteer help, such as working with us to develop new programs; staffing booths at events like Mt. Lebanon’s Earth Day; doing some printing or photocopying; or contributing photographs that we can post to social media or our website.
