PLEASANT HILLS ARBORETUM

PITTSBURGH, PA

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Pleasant Hills Arboretum is a picturesque park located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania. This tranquil, wooded area spans 103 acres and is home to over 400 species of trees, shrubs, and plants. The arboretum was established in 1984 and has since become a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and families alike.

Visitors to the arboretum can enjoy a variety of activities, including hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The park also features several scenic trails, including a loop trail that meanders through the woods and along a babbling brook. Along the trails, visitors can discover a variety of plant species, including rare and exotic varieties.

In addition to its natural beauty, Pleasant Hills Arboretum also boasts several amenities for visitors. These include picnic areas, playgrounds, and a pavilion that can be reserved for events. The park is also home to a historic farmhouse, which serves as the arboretum's visitor center.

Overall, Pleasant Hills Arboretum is a serene and beautiful park that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature. Its diverse plant life, scenic trails, and family-friendly amenities make it a must-visit destination for anyone in the Pittsburgh area.

PLEASANT HILLS ARBORETUM is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404201389

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage
The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage.

Where did this mine water come from?
The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall.

Why is it acidic and full of iron?
Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral &quot;pyrite&quot;, made of iron and sulfur.

Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams.

Source: Greater Allegheny Passage

Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania

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PLEASANT HILLS ARBORETUM
217 OAKCREST LANE
PITTSBURGH
PA
15236-1523

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MID #	8404201389
Name	PLEASANT HILLS ARBORETUM
Alternate Name
Classification	Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	256058427
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.326821, -79.964569
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 489002 US Census Block: 3005