‘Earth Month is every month’: Pittsburgh environmental advocates offer opportunities for engagement leading up to Earth Day

By Amanda Buchman, Staff Writer • April 21, 2026

Earth Month in Pittsburgh features a range of celebratory events and volunteer opportunities to raise awareness for green spaces throughout the region.

‘Reclaim Earth Day’ protest calls for Pitt to divest from fossil fuels

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • April 24, 2024

A crowd of about 70 people wearing red and black gathered in Schenley Plaza on Monday evening for a protest demanding Pitt divest from fossil fuels. Speakers focused on the interconnection between theft...

&flowers spreads environmental awareness throughout Pittsburgh

By Gabriella Garvin, Senior Staff Writer • April 21, 2023

In an effort to spread awareness for Earth Day and the environment, local floral design studio &flowers in Highland Park has orchestrated a series of events around the Pittsburgh area that are free of charge.

Pitt hosts eco-friendly events to celebrate Earth Day, encourages sustainability

By Elizabeth Primrose, Staff Writer • April 23, 2021

Pitt’s Office of Sustainability provided a list of COVID-safe ways to celebrate Earth Day this year — such as guided hikes and park cleanups — with different community organizations, while also providing educational resources so people can both celebrate and learn.