Join a Conservancy board member on a spring hike through Boyce Mayview Park to search for spring ephemerals. This is an excellent opportunity to explore a green space in neighboring Upper St Clair. Boyce Mayview is known for mayapples, spring beauty, trillium, and more spring wildflowers that are not to be missed!

Please register here for the spring hike at Boyce Mayview Park.

Join us at our board meeting on Tuesday, April 8, @ 6pm at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, lower level. Our meetings are open to the public so feel free to join us and bring a friend!

Gardeners, get ready!

Our 2025 ONLINE Native Plant Sale opens 8 a.m. on April 1 for pre-orders. Selections sell out fast, usually in a few days, so don’t delay! Plants are “landscape plugs,” which are small plants with highly developed root systems that tend to establish well. They are sold in strips of 4 or 5 plants, depending on the species. Strips will sell for $25-$27.50, depending on the plant and how much it costs wholesale. A few will be available as single plants.

18 native species are on offer.

Plant pickup will be May 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Sunnyhill Unitarian Church, 1240 Washington Road.

There’s also an in-person sale on May 3, with the same plants on offer as via the online sale.

Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy as we clear the woodland garden area that we planted last spring. We will be removing and storing tree tubes as well as clearing invasives and cutting brush piles.  Bring water, gloves, loppers, and clippers. Wear long pants and sleeves (for tick and poison ivy protection). All activities are weather permitting. Meet at the Beadling Road entrance to Bird Park. Note parking may be limited due to events at the Park so remember to give yourself enough time to find parking.

Click here to sign up. Thank you!

Native plants are fantastic additions to our gardens! They attract butterflies, birds and bees while being easy to maintain. Join Sarada Sangameswaran, the Conservancy’s board president, for a presentation sharing why it is important to incorporate native species in your garden, and how to select the right plant for the right spot. This program will walk you through how to get started and what to plants to select. The program centers on the plant selections available this year via the Conservancy’s sale, but the principles apply to native species you grow on your own or purchase elsewhere. What each of us plants in our own gardens can make an impact in our community so join us and spread the word!

Native plants are fantastic additions to our gardens! They attract butterflies, birds and bees while being easy to maintain. Join Sarada Sangameswaran, the Conservancy’s board president, for a presentation sharing why it is important to incorporate native species in your garden, and how to select the right plant for the right spot. This program will walk you through how to get started and what to plants to select. The program centers on the plant selections available this year via the Conservancy’s sale, but the principles apply to native species you grow on your own or purchase elsewhere. What each of us plants in our own gardens can make an impact in our community so join us and spread the word!

Join us at our board meeting on Tuesday, March 11, @ 6pm at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, lower level. Our meetings are open to the public so feel free to join us and bring a friend!

THIS WALK IS FULL; PLEASE SEE OTHER UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Do you know where maple syrup comes from? Join the Mt Lebanon Nature Conservancy at Bird Park Fire Circle to learn more! 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.

Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes as we will hike on trails, which may be icy or muddy.

All ages are welcome to attend. Please register here for this event (ALL SPOTS ARE FULL AT THIS TIME) and remember to cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend.

Join the Green Reads Book Group for a lively discussion of books related to nature, conservation and environmental action.

The Green Reads book group meets four times a year (February, May, August, November). The group discussion will be facilitated by Conservancy members. Books will be available on loan from the Mt Lebanon Public Library. Here are the details on February's Book:

"Wild at Heart" by Alice Outwater

“Nature on the brink? Maybe not. With so much bad news in the world, we forget how much environmental progress has been made. In a narrative that reaches from Native American tribal practices to public health and commercial hunting, Wild at Heart shows how western attitudes towards nature have changed dramatically in the last five hundred years.”

Please click on the button to sign up. Haven't finished reading the book? No problem, join us for a lively discussion and learn from other book group members. Please register here for the February book group.

Hope to see you there!

Join PA Master Naturalist Sarah Levinthal on a winter hike through Kane Woods. This is an excellent opportunity to explore a green space in Scott Township and see the work that The Scott Conservancy has put into maintaining the park. This hike involves uneven terrain and unpaved trails. Hiking shoes recommended. Please dress for the weather. These are off-leash dog-friendly trails.

This hike is suitable for adults and families. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Join us at our board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, @ 6pm at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, lower level. Our meetings are open to the public so feel free to join us and bring a friend!

The weather outside may not be good for gardening but you can still get ready for Spring! Join Mt Lebanon Nature Conservancy board members for an interactive workshop on sowing seeds in the winter using recycled containers.

Leave the workshop with a container of sown native seeds. Your plants will be ready to go into the ground in the Spring. Seeds, soil and containers provided. Bring your own gardening gloves (optional).

The workshop will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills (1240 Washington Rd). Please sign up using this registration link (required).

The weather outside may not be good for gardening but you can still get ready for Spring! Join Mt Lebanon Nature Conservancy board members for an interactive workshop on sowing seeds in the winter using recycled containers.

Leave the workshop with a container of sown native seeds. Your plants will be ready to go into the ground in the Spring. Seeds, soil and containers provided. Bring your own gardening gloves (optional).

The workshop will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills (1240 Washington Rd). Please sign up using this registration Link (required).

Join Green Reads for a lively discussion of books related to nature, conservation and environmental action. The group will be facilitated by Conservancy members and library staff. Books are available from the Mt Lebanon Public Library circulation desk.

The November Green Read is “Nature Fix,” by Florence Williams. The author explains the science behind the interconnectedness of environment, mood, health, and creativity.

The discussion will take place at 7 p.m. in the Learning Lab, upper level of the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

To sign up, click here.

Join us for our annual meeting and lecture, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! 

Our lecture will feature Clara Kitongo, Tree Pittsburgh's Tree Equity Manager. Clara and her team work with Pittsburgh's under-resourced communities to mobilize trees for urban renewal. Learn about policies and practices that have long perpetuated urban forest disparities across the city and how better policies and more urban trees can transform our city into a thriving metropolis that benefits everyone. 

Light refreshments will be served after the lecture, so stay and chat with Board members, and learn how you can get involved!

Location: Mt Lebanon Public Library, Meeting Room A

Event is free and open to the public. Suitable for adults and young adults. No registration is required.

Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy volunteers as we plant a memorial garden in memory of one of our board members, Trish Beckjord. Trish was a dear friend and board member at MLNC for several years. She was a passionate and dedicated advocate for conservation efforts and the importance of restoring ecological biodiversity through planting native species in our Parks. Trish created space for others and fostered their learning by sharing her time, talents, and extensive knowledge, for the betterment of her friends and community. Our native plant sale was Trish’s concept, she remained an integral part of its planning up until her passing. She will be fondly remembered in gardens, wildflowers, and wildlife.

Meet at the Beadling Road entrance to Bird Park. Note parking may be limited due to other events at the Park so remember to give yourself enough time to find parking.

Please join us as we plant a beautiful perennial garden in memory of our dear friend, Trish.

Click here to sign up. Thank you!

Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy as we clear invasives and plant trees at Twin Hills Park. Bring water, gloves, loppers, clippers and shovels. Wear long pants and sleeves (for tick and poison ivy protection). All activities are weather permitting. Meet at the Carriage Park Apartment entrance to the park. Note parking may be limited so please be conscious of the area when parking.

Click here to sign up. Thank you!

Learn why native plants are an important tool for conservation in our own gardens. Find out how to select and prepare your native plants to thrive. Hear from Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy’s VP Programs Sarada Sangameswaran and Arcadia Natives Laura Ashley, as well as a panel of several local residents who have transformed their lawns into meadows and rain gardens. This event is hosted by Lebogreen, as part of their sustainability speaker series. There will be native plant prizes and free seeds, as well as native plants for sale.

 This is a free event and no registration is required. 

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Join us at our board meeting on Tuesday, October 8 @ 6pm at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, lower level. Our meetings are open to the public so feel free to join us and bring a friend!

Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy volunteers as we prepare a memorial garden in memory of one of our board members, Trish Beckjord. Trish was a dear friend and board member at MLNC for several years. She was a passionate and dedicated advocate for conservation efforts and the importance of restoring ecological biodiversity through planting native species in our Parks. Trish created space for others and fostered their learning by sharing her time, talents, and extensive knowledge, for the betterment of her friends and community. Our native plant sale was Trish’s concept, she remained an integral part of its planning up until her passing. She will be fondly remembered in gardens, wildflowers, and wildlife.

Meet at the Beadling Road entrance to Bird Park. Note parking may be limited due to other events at the Park so remember to give yourself enough time to find parking.

Please join us as we prepare a beautiful perennial garden in memory of our dear friend, Trish.

Click here to sign up. Thank you!

Join Green Reads for a lively discussion of books related to nature, conservation and environmental action. The group will be facilitated by Conservancy members and library staff. Books are available from the Mt Lebanon Public Library circulation desk.

The September Green Read is “There’s Something In The Water: Environmental Racism in Indigenous & Black Communities,” by Ingrid R. G. Waldron. The author develops sweeping themes of environmental justice from circumstances in Nova Scotia. To sign up, click here.

The last discussion of the year will take place in November on the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the lower level, Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Join us at our board meeting on Tuesday, September 10 @ 6pm at the Mt Lebanon Library, meeting room B. Our meetings are open to the public so feel free to join us and bring a friend!

Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy volunteers as we continue to remove invasive stilt grass as well as clear brush where needed in the riparian area near the stream bed at the Park. Bring water, gloves, loppers, and clippers. We also will have extras on hand. Wear long pants and sleeves (for tick and poison ivy protection). All activities are weather permitting. Meet at the Beadling Road entrance to Bird Park. Note parking may be limited due to other events at the Park so remember to give yourself enough time to find parking.

Bird Park is a beautiful spot, uniquely equipped for both active and passive recreation. A stream, trails and peaceful wooded surroundings belie proximity to urban life.

Click here to sign up. Thank you!

Join us at our board meeting on Tuesday, August 13 @ 6pm at the Bird Park fire pit off of Bird Park Drive. Our meetings are open to the public so feel free to join us and bring a friend!

Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy volunteers to focus on an area near Seneca Drive where invasive stiltgrass is taking hold. Stiltgrass is easy to pull out and bag. Bring water and gloves. Wear long pants and sleeves (for tick and poison ivy protection). All activities are weather permitting. Meet at the Beadling Road entrance to Bird Park. Note parking may be limited due to other events at the Park so remember to give yourself enough time to find parking.

Bird Park is a beautiful spot, uniquely equipped for both active and passive recreation. A stream, trails and peaceful wooded surroundings belie the proximity to urban life.

Click here to sign up. Thank you!

Join Green Reads for a lively discussion of books related to nature, conservation and environmental action. The group will be facilitated by Conservancy members and library staff. Books are available from the Mt Lebanon Public Library circulation desk.

The July Green Read is “A Walk in the Woods,” by Bill Bryson. Ready for a laugh? This favorite from 1998 is a great summer read. To sign up, click here.

Later Green Reads book discussions will take place in September and November on the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the lower level, Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Join us for a Summer Meet and Greet on Tuesday, July 9 @ 6pm at the Bird Park Pavilion. Come to meet new people and learn more about Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy. Feel free to bring a favorite dish to share if you are so inclined. Hope to see you there!

Join Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy as we sweep through the riparian area to catch regrowth of remaining honeysuckle, privet and vines. Bring water, gloves, and trowels. Wear long pants and sleeves (for tick and poison ivy protection). All activities are weather permitting. Meet at the Beadling Road entrance to Bird Park. Note parking may be limited due to events at the Park so remember to give yourself enough time to find parking.

Bird Park is a beautiful spot, uniquely equipped for both active and passive recreation. A stream, trails and peaceful wooded surroundings belie the proximity to urban life.

Click here to sign up. Thank you!

Join us at our board meeting on Tuesday, June 11 @ 6pm at the Bird Park fire pit off of Bird Park Drive. Our meetings are open to the public so feel free to join us and bring a friend!

Join Green Reads for a lively discussion of books related to nature, conservation and environmental action. The group will be facilitated by Conservancy members and library staff. Books are available from the Mt Lebanon Public Library circulation desk.

The May Green Read is “All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis”, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine Keeble Wilkinson (editors). This book offers fascinating, insightful essays by diverse authors.

To sign up, click here.

Later Green Reads book discussions will take place in July, September, and November on the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the lower level, Mt. Lebanon Public Library.