The School Grounds Greening Project brings children closer to nature by enhancing the grounds of Pittsburgh Public Schools with plantings and outdoor green spaces.

A partnership of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, the Grable Foundation and Pittsburgh Public Schools, this project will bring low-maintenance, sustainable greenery to all Pittsburgh Public Schools. The project is providing outdoor classrooms, natural play spaces and refreshed, low-care plantings to provide shade, landscape accents and natural points of interest for the children.

The School Grounds Greening project provides:
- Site assessment, planning and landscape designs
- Low-maintenance trees, shrubs, and perennials
- Flexible green space for outdoor learning, play, and reflection
- Hands-on planting experience for students, faculty, and school community members
- Supplies and training to help school and community volunteers care for new plants.

The School Grounds Greening Project also supports existing school grounds projects such as Arbor Day and edible gardens.

To learn more about the School Grounds Greening project, follow the links below:

Research and Benefits

Recent Work

Get Involved

Informational Links:
WPC Press Release (2/26/09)
School Grounds Greening Brochure
‘The Perennial’ Newsletter (Issue 5, December 2011)

Contact:
For more information about the School Grounds Greening Project or to get involved, call 412-586-2416 or email
SchoolGreening@paconserve.org.