Pittsbugh Pioneer

Pionner Education Center is a special education facility that services students within the Pittsburgh Public School District and surrounding districts that place students with us. Pioneer provides a wide range of services to students who have physical/multiple and medical disabilities. Our Sensory garden was created in the spring of 2010 when Pioneer was awarded $100,00 from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust. Our garden was designed and created by MTR Landscape Architects. In partnership with the Western Pa Conservancy the sensory garden came to life. We envision stocking our existing handicap accessible planting beds with a variety of herbs, fruit and vegetable plants. Currently all of the students attend activities of daily living and participate in cooking lessons. The garden will enhance the ADL curriculum and provide students with an opportunity to have hands on experiences in the garden.