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Environmental Speaker Series/Workshops
- Upcoming Event(s):
- Local Apple Harvest Presentation, presented by Soergel Orchards
- Tuesday, October 17, 2023 @ 6:30 PM
- Summary: A discussion and tasting on apple varieties, harvesting, recipes, and more!
- Local Apple Harvest Presentation, presented by Soergel Orchards
- Past Events:
- Lawn to Nature, presented by Latodami Nature Center and North Area Environmental Council
- Thursday, March 23, 2023 @ 7 PM.
- Summary: Learn how to turn a small part of your lawn into a native plant garden specifically chosen for local wildlife and bring nature back to your yard.
- Backyard Composting Workshop/Watershed Awareness & Rain Barrel Workshop presented by Pennsylvania Resource Council
- Wednesday, July 12, 2023 @ 6 & 7:15 PM.
- Summaries:
- Backyard Composting: Learn the basics of at-home composting to reduce kitchen scraps and yard debris and how to utilize compost for lawns and gardens.
- Watershed Awareness & Rain Barrel: Learn about the problems associated with stormwater run-off, learn watershed-friendly landscaping techniques, and how we can all be a part of the solution to point source and nonpoint source pollution by practicing common household tasks in a non-polluting manner.
- Attendees received either a free FreeGarden EARTH 82-gallon composting bin or a free FreeGarden RAIN 55-gallon rain barrel subsidized by a DEP 904 Recycling Program Performance Grant.
- Lawn to Nature, presented by Latodami Nature Center and North Area Environmental Council
Adopt-a-Pineway Program
Our community has active individuals, families, and groups who regularly maintain specific Township roads. They belong to the Adopt-a-Pineway program.
For more information, you may contact Tony Barbarino at 724-625-1636, ext. 114, or you may fill out the Adopt-a-Pineway Agreement (PDF) and email us.
Spring & Fall Road Clean-Up
Don’t have time to commit to the Adopt-a-Pineway Program, then consider offering some time for general road clean up, and pick a day or weekend that is convenient for you. Vests, gloves, garbage bags, and signage are provided by our Public Works Department at the Township’s Municipal building. Please call 724-625-1636, Extension 114 for details.
Stormwater MS4 Information
View comprehensive information regarding Stormwater MS4.
Emerald Ash Borer
Find more information about the Emerald Ash Borer or call 717-772-5229. If you suspect you have seen the Emerald Ash Borer call the State’s toll-free pest hotline at 866-253-7189.