March 29, 2024 Resources for April Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for April observances: Month-Long Observances Month of the Young Child Month of the Young Child, Trying Together 2024 Annual Celebration of Early Childhood Educators Dinner, Trying Together 2024 Homewood Early Learning Block Party, Trying Together Affirming Black Joy: Race, Identity, and Early Childhood, Trying Together Celebrate Diversity Month A Celebration of Diversity in Pittsburgh, Visit Pittsburgh Events, Pittsburgh Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion World Autism Month Autism Acceptance Month, University of Pittsburgh World Autism Month, American Autism Association Family Guide for Early Intervention and Inclusion in Allegheny County, Trying Together Upcoming Events, Autism Pittsburgh A Sensory Friendly Guide to Pittsburgh, Visit Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Autism Services, The Children’s Institute National Child Abuse Prevention Month Developmentally Appropriate Practice: A Guide for Parents, Trying Together Resources to Keep Kids Safe, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Managing Problem Behavior at Home, Child Mind Institute National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Child Welfare Information Gateway Strategies for Reducing Inequity in Child Protection: Addressing Bias, Child Welfare Information Gateway Sexual Assault Awareness Month National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Sexual Violence Education, Pennsylvania Department of Health Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2024, National Sexual Violence Resource Center Medical Treatment for Sexual Assault, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital National Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors and Their Loved Ones, Rape, Incest, and Abuse National Network (RAINN) A Guide for Friends and Family of Sexual Assault Survivors, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) Caring for Kids: What Parents Need to Know About Sexual Abuse, National Child Traumatic Stress Network Week-Long Observances April 6-12 is the Week of the Young Child Week of the Young Child, National Association for the Education of Young Children Week of the Young Child Events, Carnegie Science Center April 7-13 is National Library Week National Library Week Activities Scheduled at Northland Public Library in McCandless, TribLive April 22-26 is Every Kid Healthy Week Take Action During Every Kid Healthy Week, Action for Healthy Kids Day Observances April 2 is International Children’s Book Day International Children’s Book Day 2024, Awareness Days The 100 Best Children’s Books of All Time, Time Magazine The Complete Checklist: 100 Must-Read Books, Scholastic April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day Call for Participation: UN World Autism Awareness Day Event 2024, LinkedIn April 4 is National School Librarian Day National School Librarian Day 2024 Celebration Ideas, We Are Teachers National School Librarian Day, There is a Day for That April 5 is National Self Care Day Caring for the Caregiver, Trying Together Grandfamily Tip Sheets Provide Information on Self-Care and Youth Mental Health, Generations United April 6 is National Library Day National Library Day, Holiday Calendar National Library Day, April 6, 2024, National Today Events, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh April 15 is National American Sign Language Day 44 Incredible Ways to Teach Sign Language to Your Kids, Teaching Expertise 7 Children’s Books About Deafness, Deaf Unity April 21 is National Kindergarten Day National Kindergarten Day, National Day Calendar Top 10 Kindergarten Readiness Skills, Hi5! Kindergarten Transition, Trying Together Kindergarten Registration Information for the 2024-25 School Year: Allegheny County, Trying Together Kindergarten Registration Information for the 2024-25 School Year: Westmoreland, Fayette, Armstrong, Greene, and Butler Counties, Trying Together April 22 is Earth Day Wild Earth Music, Art, and Culture Festival, Pittsburgh Earth Day History of Earth Day, National Geographic Kids Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Announces Earth Day Events in April, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Honoring Earth Month in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy April 23 is World Book Day Book Request Form, Reading Ready Pittsburgh Buzzword Words & Activities, Buzzword World Book Day, Worldbookday.com World Book Day 2024, National Literacy Trust Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Book Lists, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
April 5, 2019 Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Earth Day Friday, April 26 6 – 9 p.m. | Community Campfire* Join Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for an all-ages community campfire under the stars. They’ll have the fire and sticks, you bring your own hot dogs and s’more fixings. Note: This event takes place at Falls Ravine Shelter (click here for directions to nearby trail entrance). Saturday, April 27th 8 – 11 a.m. | Volunteer Event Make a positive mark on your park as a volunteer! This event is held in partnership with Comcast. This event is now full. Registrations are no longer being accepted. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Naturalist-led Walks and Hikes Join Parks Conservancy naturalists and partners from across the city for a variety of hikes and walks throughout Frick Park. Hikes and walks are each about one hour long and start at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Ongoing | Activities, Exhibits, and Events Throughout Earth Day 2019, participants can also find and experience local exhibitors, organizations, and artists. Activities include: Nature play Supervised tree climbing Giant games Pop-up Imagination Playground Bubbles. This event is held in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh. Transportation If you’re looking to attend these Earth Day celebrations, Trying Together is providing free bus transportation! Registration is required. Friday, April 26 | Bus departs from 7219 Kelly Street at 6 p.m.; returns at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 | Bus departs from Homewood Avenue and Kelly Street at 1:30 p.m.; returns at 4:15 p.m. Registration To register for the bus, please contact Jan Jones by calling 412.421.3889, ext. 108 or by visiting the Homewood Early Learning Hub. Learn More To learn more, visit the event website! Share this flyer with your network.
