Squirrel Hill Litter Patrol

Announcing a volunteer cleanup opportunity! This coming Saturday, October 10th, there will be a Pittsburgh Parks cleanup in Schenley Park starting at the Prospect Drive Shelter at 9am (and running until 11am). Trash bags will be provided, but volunteers should plan to bring gloves (if they want to) and some extra trash bags as well. All volunteers should come equipped with face masks as well.

Volunteers are encouraged to register here: https://www.pittsburghparks.org/eventregistration-0-0-0-02-0-0-1-1-0

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Tobin ([email protected]) or Barb Grover ([email protected]). Thanks!

We regret to announce that the 2020 Squirrel Hill Community Spring Clean Up, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 19th, has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 emergency. Understandably, the Litter Patrol feels that this is the right action to take to ensure the safety and health of our volunteers and organizers. The event may be rescheduled for a Sunday in October. Check the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition's website (www.shuc.org) for an update in August or September. We will share updates here as they become available. Please take care of yourselves, your friends, your loved ones, and your neighbors during this difficult time!

Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition - The Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition (SHUC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization with a mission to preserve the history of Squirrel Hill, embrace diversity, and connect neighbors. We do this by representing the common interests of the neighborhood with regards to community development....

Photos from our 4/14/19 cleanup. The rain didn't stop us!

Here are some photos from our recent Community Day School environmental art contest. Students decorated coffee mugs with artwork related to the environment. These are the winners, along with dedicated longtime Squirrel Hill Litter Patrol volunteers Alex Greenberg and Carole Wolsh.

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute more to the Squirrel Hill community? Are you seeking volunteer opportunities that don't involve a massive time commitment? If so, please consider joining the Litter Patrol! Aside from our annual clean-ups, we're looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting us with social media and promotion, interfacing with our Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition staff and partner committees, and coming up with new ways to make a positive impact in the neighborhood. Please contact us if you're interested! Picking up trash doesn't sound glamorous, but the committee is a wonderful, dedicated group of people, and there's much more to what we do than scooping up litter throughout the year.

Hey everyone! This year's spring cleanup will take place on Sunday, April 14th from 9am to 1pm with headquarters at the usual spot--corner of Forbes & Murray Avenues underneath the Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill branch. Please spread the word! If you have any questions about participating, please contact us via the Litter Patrol FB page!

Come to our Night Market June 23 Murray Ave between Forbes and Beacon. Volunteer from 4-6 to prepare for the event. Come to corner of Murray and Darlington to help

Here are photos from our big cleanup on Sunday, April 22.

We have some other volunteer opportunities in addition to our upcoming cleanup:

Squirrel Hill Night Markets
Saturday, June 23, 2018, 6-10pm
Saturday, August 25, 2018, 6-10pm
Saturday, September 22, 2018, 6-10pm
For each of the night markets, volunteers are needed to help remove litter from 2 blocks (Murray Avenue between Forbes and Bartlett) from 4-6 pm prior to the market, during the market from 6-10, and again at its close, from 10-11 pm. Bags, gloves, and safety vests provided.
RSVP to Barb Grover ([email protected]; 412-521-9526) or Rita Botts ([email protected]).

Year Round Opportunities:
Join the Squirrel Hill Litter Patrol's Adopt-A-Block campaign. Select a block or more of your choice (around your home or elsewhere in the neighborhood) and agree to pick up litter periodically on a schedule of your choice. We can provide bags and gloves. Contact Dave Grover ([email protected]; 412-521-9526)

Thank you for keeping your neighborhood clean!

Hey everyone! Just a reminder about our upcoming Annual Squirrel Hill Cleanup on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 9am-1:00pm!

Registration is at the corner of Forbes and Murray Avenues, under the library. Please bring your own water bottles; light refreshments and coffee will be available. Murray the Squirrel will be on-hand for photo opportunities. Gloves, bags, safety vests, and grabbers will be supplied.

Additional volunteers are needed to help set up from 7:30-9am, staff tables during the cleanup, and help break down tables and supplies from 1-2 pm.

Please RSVP to Barb Grover ([email protected] or 412-521-9526).

We hope to see you there!