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Reclaim and Revitalize South Side Park
Saturday, September 12, 2009    9AM-1PM
South Side Park
 
The South Side Local Development Company Elm Street Committee in partnership with the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association will host the first event in the Reclaim and Revitalize South Side Park plan.  Based on a 6 year plan prepared by the environmental engineering firm, Skelly & Loy, this first wave will begin to eradicate invasive species that have been taking over the park.  These invasive plants endanger the vitality of plants and wildlife native to the park. 
 
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
Field Experts: Environmental or landscape professionals with experience in invasive species removal that will help identify target areas for the day’s activities.  Time commitment: 18 hours including pre-event meetings and day of event activities
Team Leaders: Knowledgeable individuals to lead groups of volunteers as they identify and remove the invasive species. Time commitment: 10 hours including pre-event training session and day of event activities
Day of Event Volunteers: Help to identify and remove invasive species along with any trash or debris found.  No previous environmental or biology experience necessary. Time commitment: 6 hours including lunch
 
All volunteers will be supplied with the appropriate tools needed to complete tasks.  A picnic lunch reception will immediately follow.
  
To register to volunteer, please contact info@southsidpepgh.com or call 412-481-0651 x 32.
 
South Side Park Facts:
• 65 acres spanning three neighborhoods, South Side Flats, South Side Slopes, and Arlington
• Home to Quarry Field, Bandy Schaum Field, the former Neville Ice Arena, an extensive trail network, and amazing views of Oakland and Downtown
• Little used and little appreciated over the years, South Park has been overrun with invasive species that threaten the survival of native plants and wildlife

Come join us for our September general meeting on September 8 at 7:00 PM at St Paul’s retreat center.  We will be coordinating volunteers for upcoming StepTrek on October 4th.  Find out how you can help!

Join us July 14th for our annual South Side Slopes Picnic. All are welcome to attend. The Picnic will be held at Games n’at at 18th and Josephine Street.  The SSSNA will provide hamburgers and hotdogs and drinks.  Pleas feel free to bring a side dish or desert to share.  For more information, email info@southsideslopes.org

Join us on June 9th for our June General Meeting. Our guest speaker will be Corey O’Connor, community development representative, from Congressman Doyle’s office.  All our welcome to attend – bring a neighbor!

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Come Join us for our May meeting where our guest speaker will be City of Pittsburgh Councilman Bruce Kraus. The meeting is at 148 Monastery Avenue.

Our April general meeting meeting will focus on Spring with guest speakers Arthur Demeo from the Western PA Conservancy and Lisa Ceoffe, Urban Forester, City of Pittsburgh.  Aurthur and Lisa will be talking with us about gardening plans, street trees and their organizations’ efforts to keep the city green.  Please plan to join us and consider inviting a neighbor to come with you - new neighbors are always welcome. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM at St Paul’s retreat center -148 Monastery Avenue in the South Side Slopes.  For More information, contact info@southsidsideslopes.org

Join us on March 10th for our monthly meeting.  Chief McCaughan, City of Pittsburgh, EMS along with representatives from the Fire Bureau and Animal Control will speak to us about public safety and answer any questions.

The meeting starts at 7:00 PM in the main lounge of St Paul’s Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Ave.

Join us for our next general meeting on Tuesday February 10th at 7:00 PM in the Main Lounge of St Paul’s retreat center.

We will be discussing the SSSNA’s role in the newly adopted South Side Neighborhood Plan.    The plan can be viewed on the South Side LDC’s website.   Click Here to go to the Neighborhood Plan website.

Email Brad at Brad.Palmisiano[at]southsideslopes[dot]org with any questions.

Please Join us for the SSSNA Christmas Party on Tuesday December 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM at St Paul’s Retreat Center main dining room.  Dinner will be provided.  If you would like, you are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert to share.  Also, this year, we are asking everyone to bring a non-perishable food donation for the Brashear Association Food Pantry.