Scenic Pittsburgh

Scenic Pittsburgh Preserving and Promoting SWPA's Scenic Assets Since 2010

We help communities in SW Pennsylvania protect the scenic resources that make them unique, and fight scenic blight, like careless development, greenspace and tree destruction, oversize billboards and signage, franchise architecture, and destruction of historic assets. We serve the countes of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland.

Get Repost App • Breathe Project 🟪 CODE PURPLE — Very Unhealthy air quality alert for today, Friday, July 17. DEP has al...
07/17/2026

Get Repost App • Breathe Project 🟪 CODE PURPLE — Very Unhealthy air quality alert for today, Friday, July 17. DEP has already issued this alert as wildfire smoke continues impacting the region.
Sensitive groups: avoid all outdoor activity.
Everyone: avoid long or intense outdoor activities and consider moving indoors too.
Check AirNow.gov for real-time updates.

A huge thank you to ACHD for invoking the Mon Valley Rule, which requires polluters to reduce their emissions.

Thanks for all of the hard work, . It looks amazing! We love and appreciate having such great partners that advance our ...
06/09/2026

Thanks for all of the hard work, . It looks amazing! We love and appreciate having such great partners that advance our mission.
Get • Last week, our crew was hard at work at the Scenic Pittsburgh Colwell Connector Project(), helping to improve and restore this important community green space.

Our team focused on:

✅ Invasive plant management and removal
✅ Planting trees and a variety of fruit-bearing plants, including apple trees, blueberry bushes, and pear trees
✅ Installing tree and shrub protection to prevent deer grazing damage
✅ Providing corrective pruning on trees planted by Landforce in 2025
✅ Repairing and improving planting areas to support healthy plant growth and long-term sustainability

Through these efforts, the crew is helping create a healthier, more resilient landscape while ensuring newly planted trees and shrubs have the best opportunity to thrive for years to come. 🌳🍎🫐🍐

We’re proud of the hard work and dedication our crew continues to bring to projects that strengthen Pittsburgh’s green spaces and communities.

Thanks for all of the hard work, Landforce. It looks amazing and we love having partners that advance our mission.
06/09/2026

Thanks for all of the hard work, Landforce. It looks amazing and we love having partners that advance our mission.

Rachel Carson (1907–1964) was a pioneering marine biologist, conservationist, and author of “Silent Spring.” She was bor...
05/27/2026

Rachel Carson (1907–1964) was a pioneering marine biologist, conservationist, and author of “Silent Spring.” She was born and raised in Springdale, Pennsylvania, just 14 miles up the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh shaped her early life, education, and enduring legacy in the environmental movement.

Several things in the Pittsburgh area are named in her honor. We’re asking you to share your favorite photos of them by tagging us or sharing a favorite memory below.

The Rachel Carson Homestead: Located in Springdale, the childhood home of Carson is preserved as a museum and educational center. Visitors can explore the grounds and historic house to learn about her roots Rachel Carson Homestead.

The Rachel Carson Bridge: One of the iconic “Three Sisters Bridges” connecting downtown Pittsburgh across the Allegheny River is named in her honor.

Rachel Carson Trail: A 45-mile hiking trail stretching through Allegheny, Butler, and Westmoreland counties, dedicated to her memory by the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy.

Hey, Earthlings! It’s that time of year again! Please consider giving back and giving big to Scenic Pittsburgh. Let’s pr...
12/02/2025

Hey, Earthlings! It’s that time of year again! Please consider giving back and giving big to Scenic Pittsburgh. Let’s protect and support the scenic beauty of our home—Earth. Visit https://www.scenic.org/chapter/scenic-pittsburgh/donate/
Every bit helps us to continue our fight and preserve the things we love and need. Happy holidays!

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