Build Your Own Rain Barrel — A Simple Weekend Project
A small section of roof can generate an astonishing amount of water — even an 8’x10′ area can produce about 48 gallons during a single one-inch rain event. Instead of …
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Party Like the Planet is Watching! Plan Less Trash…More Bash
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REGISTER TODAY FOR FREE “LESS TRASH, MORE BASH” PARTY WORKSHOPS Summer is HERE — and that means backyard cookouts, block parties, and yes, bringing your favorite four-legged friends along for …
Strengthening Our Connections: PRC’s Spring 2026 Workshops
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As Pennsylvania digs out from the big winter snowstorm, I find myself thinking about the connections that keep us safe, healthy, and resilient — connections between neighbors, between our daily …
Eco Scouts Extra — Quick Guide to Electronics Repair and Recycling
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This summer, PRC and Allegheny have launched a new program to empower individuals with the skills needed to tackle waste management. But you don’t need to attend an in-person session …
Become an Eco Scout and Learn to Tackle Stuff!
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Ready for a lesson in “stuff”? Whether you’re 18 or 80, join us this summer to become an Eco Scout and learn how to build skills, improve public health, and …
Celebrate 2025 International Compost Awareness Week by Learning to Compost
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May 4 – 10 is International Compost Awareness Week, and PRC is celebrating by kicking off a monthly you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Along with …
Food is LOVE, Food is COMMUNITY, Food is LIFE — So Don’t Waste It!
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PRC shares tips on obtaining food, saving money on it, and making the most of it! We can’t live without it. Not everyone has access to it. We waste a …
Behind the Curtain: How Wonder Fuels PRC’s Environmental Education
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Ever wondered how environmental education programs come to life? As PRC’s environmental education coordinator in Pittsburgh, I can tell you it starts with one thing: WONDER. MY EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE IN …