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Author: Pete McQuillin
Día de los Muertos Pittsburgh
Penn Forest will be tabling at Día de los Muertos Pittsburgh near 5491 Penn Avenue on November 1, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Come by (in costume if you like) and get your picture taken in a biodegradable coffin. Visit their Facebook page >>
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4th Annual Allegheny Green Innovation Festival
Come and visit us at the 4th Annual Allegheny Green Innovation Festival on Sat., Sept. 28, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Hartwood Acres Park. There will be fun activities for the whole family. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint and green your community. Enjoy delicious local food, interactive demonstrations and more. Admission and parking are free. Please use the middle road entrance. For further information, visit their website.
Giant Rubber Ducky Heads to Pittsburgh – Sept. 27
Are you coming to Pittsburgh for this event? If so, why don’t you add a stop at Penn Forest to your itinerary while you’re here? For further information, read this article.
Purely Pittsburgh – October 11
Join us for a Community Conference celebrating business, education, recreation, and social service from the Pittsburgh region.
If you are looking to network, gather resources, promote your business or learn more about some of Pittsburgh’s finest contributors to our community, then this unique fast-paced event is for you.
The conference will be held on Fri., Oct. 11, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Hyatt North Shore Hotel, 260 N. Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Admission is free.
For further information, call 412-321-3000 or visit their website: www.communitybridge-buildingnetwork.com.
Tree Planting & Dedication
On Sat., Oct. 5 at 2 p.m., Penn Forest will hold a tree planting and dedication at the cemetery. If you would like to donate a tree in memory of a loved one or volunteer to help us that day, it would be much appreciated. Further information about this event will soon be available and published on the website.
This will be an annual event. We look forward to seeing you there.
Article in Penn Hills Progress – Penn Hills ‘green’ cemetery will serve as release site for Animal Rescue League
An article appeared in the Penn Hills Progress about the new partnership between Penn Forest and the Animal League Wildlife Rescue Center. Read the article >>
Important Update Re: 3rd Annual Picnic
If you are planning to attend the 3rd Annual Picnic on Sat., June 1 and planning to travel to Penn Forest via Plum Street, the repairs to the bridge will not be complete. Please refer to the Plum Street Detour – Directions to Penn Forest Natural Burial Park
Tribune Review article highlights 3rd Annual Penn Forest Picnic
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review published an article today about the 3rd Annual Penn Forest Picnic that will be held on Sat., June 1. Read the article here.
