Education & Information
Expand your knowledge of our urban forest
Tree Pittsburgh educates the public about trees and our environment through many avenues, no matter your age. Visit our campus on the Allegheny River, or we’ll come to you!
Scheduled Events
Check our Events Calendar for up-to-date opportunities for education classes and volunteering.
Education for Children
Youth Education & Schools
Environmental educational programming for students, schools, and community groups. Visit Tree Pittsburgh, or have Tree Pittsburgh come to you!
Teacher Resources
Worksheets, lesson plans, videos, and more to support teachers and educators.
One Tree Per Child
Planting trees with students across Allegheny County. As one student said, “trees need humans and humans need trees… we are a perfect team!”
Become a Perennial Favorite
Make a monthly or quarterly gift to sustain the urban forest all year long.
Education for Adults
Adult Education
At Tree Pittsburgh, we offer students of every age the chance to explore their urban forest and learn more about the world around them.
Tree Tenders
Tree Tenders is our flagship course designed to teach you the basics about planting and caring for trees. Tree Tenders are on the front lines of caring for the urban forest.
Pittsburgh Arboretum Hub
Learn more about arboretums and explore the 8 arboretums located in the City of Pittsburgh (great for youth, too!).
Our Region's Tree Canopy
Urban Tree Canopy Data
A look at the changing tree canopy in the City of Pittsburgh and all of Allegheny County. Learn more about te steps Tree Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Canopy Alliance are taking to combat canopy loss.
Pittsburgh Urban Forest Master Plan
The Pittsburgh Urban Forest Master Plan is the roadmap for increasing the tree canopy in Pittsburgh. It’s a shared vision for the future of our urban forest.