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Parks & Environment
Frick Park Stewards · Squirrel Hill South
Nine Mile Run Trail Cleanup
Sat, Aug 15 · 9:30 AM–12:30 PM · 3 hours
Clear invasive knotweed and litter along the restored streambed. Tools, gloves, and bags are provided; you'll work in pairs along a marked stretch of trail.
What to expect
- What to wear
- Long pants, sturdy shoes or boots. Sunscreen if it's clear.
- Activity level
- Moderate — uneven trail, bending, some hauling.
- Group size
- Up to 30, working in pairs.
- Who else is there
- Volunteer crew leaders in orange vests, plus a park naturalist.
- Accessibility
- Trail is packed gravel but uneven; a seated litter-sorting station is available at the meeting point.
The vibe
Quiet and outdoorsy. People spread out, so it's less chatty than an indoor shift — nice if you'd rather work than mingle.
Your point of contact
Marcus Feld, Crew Lead
A person, not a shared inbox. Reachable before the shift.
Pro tips from past volunteers (2)
- Meet at the Commercial St trailhead, not the Beechwood entrance — the sign is easy to miss.
- Poison ivy is real along the lower bank. Crew leaders will point it out.