Junior Explorers: Slimy or Scaly — What makes reptiles different from amphibians? Participants learn to safely collect, view, and identify these creatures at Shelter 4, Mingo Creek County Park, 100 Mingo Creek Park Rd, Finleyville PA. Ages 5–8. Wear boots; change of clothes recommended. Pre-registration required at washingtoncountypa.tylerparksrec.com (no more than 30 days in advance).…
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Explore the soggy spring seeps, rivulets, and tributaries of Mingo Creek to discover salamanders with a guided nature program on May 13 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Learn about habitat preferences, how to safely handle these delicate amphibians, and identification tips. Dress for the weather — rubber boots are recommended as your feet may get…
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Public Star Party at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory, 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville PA, hosted by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Features solar viewing, night sky observation through 10" refractor and 24" RC telescopes, planetarium shows, children's Story Time, and science demos. Free; donations accepted. Dates consistent with May first-quarter moon window —…
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Public Star Party at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory, 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville PA, hosted by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. May 15–16 weekend consistent with the first-quarter moon window for May 2026. Free; donations accepted. Verify at 3ap.org or call 724-348-6150.
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2 events,North Strabane Township Parks and Recreation Fishing Derby at North Strabane Township Park, 1929 Route 519, Canonsburg PA 15317. Free event for youth.
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North Strabane Township Parks and Recreation annual Kids Fishing Derby at Canonsburg Lake, 3970 Washington Rd, Canonsburg PA. Free for ages 17 and under. Pre-registration required at northstrabanetwp.com. Bring a fishing pole and chair; bait provided. Prizes awarded. Washington County Watershed Alliance environmental education tent on site. |
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1 event,Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone, resident or non-resident, to fish all Pennsylvania waterways on Memorial Day weekend with no fishing license or trout/salmon permit required. All other fishing regulations still apply. A great opportunity to introduce kids to fishing at any western PA waterway.
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1 event,Fishburgh Outdoors, a Pittsburgh 501(c)(3) nonprofit, hosts free family fishing events at Carnegie Lake (Lake Carnegie), Highland Park, Pittsburgh PA. Contact info@fishburgh.com or check fishburgh.com for the confirmed 2026 event schedule.
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