The Tree Laboratory Under a Pittsburgh Bridge

Paw paw seedlings, reforesting riverbanks and GIANT squirrels

Tree Pittsburgh’s mission is to enhance Pittsburgh’s urban forest through education, advocacy and land conservation. They also have a giant squirrel mascot named Oaklee and – as a big fan of mascot costumes and squirrels – that makes me love the organization even more.

I first heard about them through their tree giveaways. Twice a year, Tree Pittsburgh g…