Hays Woods Ranger Guided Hike- Foraging Part II

Hays Woods is the city of Pittsburgh's newest park, and its second largest at 626 acres. It is the largest new urban park project undertaken east of the Mississippi in 75 years. The park consists mostly of an undeveloped interior woodland where wildlife thrives. The deep glens formed by the 12 streams running throughout the park provide moist lush habitat for unique plants, birds and amphibians. There are four seperate overlooks above the Mongahela.

This hike will focus on the practical uses for many of our native and non native plants and fungi, as well as ethical and legal harvesting practices. (Keep in mind, harvesting is not legal in the city parks due to their small size, but it is legal in state parks, forests, and gamelands! This hike will be educational, not to bring home food!))

Hikes will average around 2 miles long, and last about an hour. The pace will be slow so we have plently of time to stop and and admire the various plants and animals there, as well as the overlook views!

When: Thursdays 2:00-3:30PM

September 4th- Overlooks

September 18th- Mushrooms

October 2nd- Foraging Part II

October 16th- History of Hays Woods

October 30th- NIGHT HIKE - Halloween Owl Prowl (6:00PM-7:30PM)

Where: Hike begins at the Agnew street trailhead. Just past 1019 Agnew Street .

What to bring: Sturdy closed toed shoes, water. Trails may be brushy or muddy so come prepared. Sunscreen and bug spray provided.

Host or Publisher Pittsburgh Park Rangers