Orange jewelweed in bloom, Schenley Park, 23 August 2025 (photo by Kate St. John)

25 August 2025

Late summer flowers are blooming, bugs are buzzing, and migrating songbirds are on the move. This Sunday, August 31, there are two opportunities to get outdoors in Schenley Park.

#1 Join me on Sunday, 31 August 2025 at 8:30am for a bird and nature walk beginning at the Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center where Panther Hollow Road joins Schenley Drive. 

Schenley Park Visitor Center

We’re sure to see lots of summer flowers and perhaps a ruby-throated hummingbird feeding at the orange jewelweed pictured above at Phipps Run.

Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them.

Visit my Events page before you come in case of changes or cancellations. The outing will be canceled for lightning or heavy downpours.

#2 Join Yale Cohen of on Sunday, 31 August 2025 at 1:00pm for a Botanical Society walk through woodland, lake, stream and field to showcase the best botany of Schenley Park. Meet at Bartlett Playground on Bartlett Street just east of the main park intersection of Hobart St, Panther Hollow and Greenfield Rds. 

Botanical Society of Western PA outings are free and open to the public. For more information see the Botanical Society of Western PA website calendar.

Bartlett Playground and meadow area, Schenley Park 25 August 2025 (photo by Kate St. John)

On the 1:00pm walk, look closely and you’re sure to see this flower in the meadow.

Butterfly weed at Bartlett meadow, 25 Aug 2025 (photo by Kate St. John)