South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association

An invasive species cleanup originally scheduled for March 6 is scheduled is rescheduled for March 27. Check back for more information.

Join us on March 9th for a brainstorming and planning session on ways to improve South Side Park.  The meeting begins at 7:00 PM at St Paul of the Cross Monastery.  Contact info [at] southsideslopes.org for more information.

Due to the current conditions and the expected snowfall Tuesday, we have decided to Cancel the SSSNA Meeting for Tuesday February 9th. The Meeting Regarding South Side Park will be Rescheduled for Tuesday March 9th.  Check back to this website for more information.  Contact info [at] southsideslopes.org with any questions.  The SSSNA apologizes for any inconvenience.

Mark your calendars for the Slopes’ most important working session of the year.  We will be setting neighborhood priorities and need your participation.

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The Meeting is at 7:00 PM in the main lounge of St Paul of the Cross Monastery Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Ave.

Join us for the SSSNA Holiday Party on December 8th.  The party will begin at 7:00 in the Main Dining Room of St Paul’s Retreat Center. Dinner will be provided.  Feel free to bring something to share.

Please join us for our general meeting on Tuesday 11/10 at 7:00 PM at St Paul’s Retreat Center main lounge.  Justin Miller, our neighborhood planner with City Planning, will be speaking regarding Pittsburgh’s comprehensive plan.

Please Join South Side Slopes friend and artist Johno Prascak for an open house at his art studio – 1705 Arlington Ave – on 11/7 from 12-8 PM and 11/8 from 12-6 PM.  The event will feature Johno’s artwork along with hand painted murals by Maria DeSimone Prascak and jewelry by Joanie DeSimone.

Online Registration is now Available for StepTrek 2009.  Click below to Register and we hope to see you on October 4th!

Reclaim and Revitalize South Side Park
Saturday, September 12, 2009    9AM-1PM
South Side Park
 
The South Side Local Development Company Elm Street Committee in partnership with the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association will host the first event in the Reclaim and Revitalize South Side Park plan.  Based on a 6 year plan prepared by the environmental engineering firm, Skelly & Loy, this first wave will begin to eradicate invasive species that have been taking over the park.  These invasive plants endanger the vitality of plants and wildlife native to the park. 
 
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
Field Experts: Environmental or landscape professionals with experience in invasive species removal that will help identify target areas for the day’s activities.  Time commitment: 18 hours including pre-event meetings and day of event activities
Team Leaders: Knowledgeable individuals to lead groups of volunteers as they identify and remove the invasive species. Time commitment: 10 hours including pre-event training session and day of event activities
Day of Event Volunteers: Help to identify and remove invasive species along with any trash or debris found.  No previous environmental or biology experience necessary. Time commitment: 6 hours including lunch
 
All volunteers will be supplied with the appropriate tools needed to complete tasks.  A picnic lunch reception will immediately follow.
  
To register to volunteer, please contact info@southsidpepgh.com or call 412-481-0651 x 32.
 
South Side Park Facts:
• 65 acres spanning three neighborhoods, South Side Flats, South Side Slopes, and Arlington
• Home to Quarry Field, Bandy Schaum Field, the former Neville Ice Arena, an extensive trail network, and amazing views of Oakland and Downtown
• Little used and little appreciated over the years, South Park has been overrun with invasive species that threaten the survival of native plants and wildlife