The School Grounds Greening project’s goal is to help make our schools one of the best places for our children to be in the city. Involving students from the beginning allows them to gain valuable hands-on experience with nature and enables them to take ownership in their school’s appearance.

In addition, students witness directly the results of their diligent work and care. Ultimately, the vision of the School Grounds Greening project is to create thriving landscapes that both motivate and inspire; landscapes that each school community will be proud of for years to come.

Students digs holes for new rhododendron at Classical School, 2010.

New implementation at Sunnyside School, 2010.

The Perennial Newsletter, a publication of the School Grounds Greening Project:

The Perennial, Issue 5: December 2011
The Perennial, Issue 4: September 2011
The Perennial, Issue 3: May 2011
The Perennial, Issue 2: February 2011
The Perennial, Issue 1: December 2010

School Grounds Greening Project in the news:
“Conservancy plans gardens at city schools”: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (2/27/09)
“Here a Tree, There a Tree: Greening our Schools”: Pop City (5/10/09)
“Pioneer Education Center’s garden for special needs kids adds dimension to summer school”: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (6/17/10)
“Brookline school’s garden nurtures students’ senses”: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (6/16/10)

Pittsburgh Public Schools “District News” Article Links:
“Pittsburgh Schiller Goes Green with Trees” (2/27/09)
“Pittsburgh South Brook students add 'Green' to their school grounds” (12/2/09)
“Pittsburgh South Hills Students Participate in Garden Cleanup” (2/16/09)
“Pittsburgh Pioneer Dedication to Special Education Continues with Creation of Sensory Garden” (6/10/10)
“Greenery improves lives at Pittsburgh Pioneer” (6/17/10)
“WPC School Grounds Greening Project Adds a Touch of Green to Several PPS Schools This Fall” (12/20/10)
“Dozens of Student Volunteers Help Green Up Pittsburgh Carrick High School” (12/20/10)

“Students Work to Beautify Pittsburgh Perry High School with Greenery” (12/20/10)
“Students Volunteers Brighten Up Pittsburgh Langley High School with Greenery” (12/20/10)

Greenfield School before and after implementation, 2010.

Students plant trees at Faison School, 2010.

Share Your Story!
If you have photos or an experience with this project you’d like to share, or if you would like more information, call 412-586-2416 or email
SchoolGreening@paconserve.org.