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We are a member-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the region’s waters, forests, natural areas and wildlife, planting community trees, gardens and greenspaces, and caring for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. |
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It’s Redbud Season: You’ll Soon Be Seeing Pink! |
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April in Western Pennsylvania brings spring showers, wildflowers, Pirates games…and beautiful Eastern redbud trees in bloom! Stroll or bike along Pittsburgh’s riverfronts or downtown during mid- to late-April and enjoy eye-popping splashes of pink blossoms, courtesy of our Pittsburgh Redbud Project. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to watch the blooms’ progress and share your own photos using #PghRedbudProject.
Redbuds are just some of the native trees that we plant in urban and rural areas, with the help of volunteers and partners, to manage stormwater, provide shade for people and food and habitat for wildlife. Volunteer with us throughout April to plant trees such as white oak, tulip tree and more on urban streets and in parks, or to plant native trees such as dogwood and swamp white oak along streams in rural areas to improve water quality.
During April, we recognize Earth Day, Arbor Day and Volunteer Appreciation Month. You—our members and volunteers—are a crucial part of our year-round work to green communities and conserve our region’s wildlife, water, plants and forests! Interested in helping?
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Invite a friend to plant trees.
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Plant or steward a community flower garden.
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Care for preserves by maintaining trails or pulling invasive plants.
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Use your gardening or speaking skills to volunteer at Fallingwater.
Click the link below to learn about volunteer opportunities, and share this eNewsletter with a friend! |
 Volunteer with us |
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Join Us for Members’ Day on May 3 |
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Members, we love meeting you and want to show our gratitude for your support! Join us for WPC’s Members’ Day and Annual Meeting, May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Barn at Fallingwater. Enjoy free naturalist-led hikes, children’s activities, free tours of Fallingwater with advance reservations and more. Enjoy a free continental breakfast and purchase a catered buffet lunch, or join us with your own lunch. Meet WPC staff and learn about the work you support.
Not a member? Join today! |
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NYC Event to Celebrate Fallingwater’s New Book! |
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Join us in New York City on April 26 for a symposium and book signing for Fallingwater’s new book, "Fallingwater: Living With and In Art," filled with fascinating stories, reflections and context about the Fallingwater collection and the Kaufmann family. Books will be available for purchase, and authors will be there to sign your copy. Can’t attend? Purchase the book today.
Also, Fallingwater’s regular season tours begin April 7 with a variety of experiences, including guided architectural tours, in-depth tours and more.
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Fallingwater Webinar to Highlight Modernist Movement |
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Join Fallingwater April 17 at 12 p.m. for a free webinar with author and architect Christopher Rawlins. He will present his book, “Fire Island Modernist: Horace Gifford and the Architecture of Seduction,” about Horace Gifford and the utopia he shaped on New York’s Fire Island by designing more than 60 houses. The webinar will chronicle how Gifford led a Modernist transformation across this popular, car-free barrier island off the southern coast of Long Island. This is one of four inspiring Fallingwater webinars scheduled for 2025! |
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Improve or Build a Canoe Access Site: Apply for Funds by April 25 |
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Does your community need a canoe access site where people can get on a stream or river? Or does an existing site need improvement? Canoe access sites help prevent streambank erosion, bring people to businesses, provide a place for paddlers to get on the water and more.
Apply through April 25 for a WPC Canoe Access Development Fund grant of up to $5,000. Recent awardees include Tionesta Lake Army Corps of Engineers, Rose Point Park Cabins and Camping and Shenango River Watchers. |
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Enjoy Wildflowers, Get Outdoors |
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Explore our preserves in April and May to observe nature putting on a colorful show! Visit our Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area, Toms Run Nature Reserve, Bear Run Nature Reserve and many more preserves to enjoy trees leafing out and beautiful native wildflowers blooming, including spring beauty, trillium and trout lilies.
Please protect our native species and create an enjoyable experience for all visitors: Clean your shoes to avoid spreading invasive species; stay on trails; do not pick the wildflowers or other plants; and please carry out your trash! |
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Enjoy a Meal at Soba, Support Fallingwater Institute |
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Join Fallingwater on April 22 at 6 p.m. for a special fundraising dinner where architecture, education and good food come together. Enjoy a four-course meal with wine pairings at Soba, hosted by big Burrito Restaurant Group; 100% of the proceeds benefit Fallingwater Institute scholarships for students of all ages interested in attending Fallingwater’s education programs. Fallingwater Institute offers transformative educational experiences, inspiring future generations through the philosophy and legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. Seating is limited. |
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Download Spring Images |
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Eastern redbuds put on a lovely spring show, especially around Earth Day. Among the first native tree species to bloom each spring, their pink, white or purple buds provide an early food source for pollinators. Some wildlife feed on redbud seeds. Redbud and other trees planted in Pittsburgh along the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio rivers through the Pittsburgh Redbud Project help capture excess stormwater. Watch a recorded webinar about the Pittsburgh Redbud Project, which was launched in 2016 thanks to funding from Colcom Foundation. Download this and other free spring images for your virtual background. |
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April Showers Bring Spring Savings |
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From spring breaks to summer road trips, or weekend outdoor adventures to soccer practice, take along one of our favorite companions from Klean Kanteen! Featuring a classic view of Fallingwater, our collection of travel bottles provides ultimate flexibility when on the go, allowing you to practice sustainability during Earth month and all year long. These attractive bottles are available in matte black or stainless steel as shown here. Shop now through April 30 and save 15% on all styles. Available exclusively at the Fallingwater Museum Store. |
| Get your travel bottle today |
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PROTECT WILD PLACES AND GREEN SPACES |
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NATURE NEAR YOU NEEDS YOU! |
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