With the help of the school's head custodian, Tim Herzog, Markham fifth grade Boy Scout members Patrick Byrne (left) and Elliot Atchley prepare to raise an Arbor Day flag in front of the Markham Elementary student body, faculty, and family members during an Earth Day celebration in front of the school, April 22, 2022.

March 24, 2023

Tree City U.S.A

Making it official, one tree at a time.

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Colton Jackson, 6, (left) and Olivia Lopez, 6, collect the tennis balls from the court during the 2022 Junior Tennis Clinic.

March 24, 2023

Saving The Planet, One Tennis Ball At A Time

Fact: Tennis balls take 400 years to decompose.

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Graphic for 2023 and the earth

November 28, 2022

A New Year’s resolution for nature

Have a sustainable 2023. Here’s how!

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Shovels and bags of mulch in the foreground with workers in the background

October 26, 2022

Reclaiming Pine Cone Park

Volunteers team up with public works staff to polish up a neighborhood jewel.

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A man in a bucket trimming a tree.

September 26, 2022

Trimming Trees

It’s happening through mid-October.

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An overview shot of a pocket garden filled with lots of plants and bird houses.

August 24, 2022

Pocket Gardens

Doing the most with the least space.

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Up close zoom of a butterfly sitting on a bright pink flower

August 1, 2022

A Visit to the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Expert tips on how to beautify your garden.

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A closeup of a bee on white flowers

June 27, 2022

Hive Action

Healthy bees = healthy planet

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Green globe with friendly environment buildings, wind turbines and solar panels. Ecology, environment, earth day and natural resources concept.

May 27, 2022

Commission adopts climate change resolution

Mobilizing efforts to promote a resilient and sustainable community.

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A dog walks in the park

May 27, 2022

Sense & Sustainability

Dogs, parks and etiquette.

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