Central PA Conservancy Sponsors Two Cleanups On November 7, And Tree Planting

The Central PA Conservancy will hold cleanups in two areas-- Greg's Woods and Vince's Meadow- on November 7.

CPC has partnered with PA CleanWays for a second clean-up of Greg's Woods. Volunteers should meet at the ball field (outfield) in Mexico to get materials. Lunch will be provided by PA CLeanways. Please be sure to wear sturdy boots. There is glass and sharp metal. We appreciate everyone's help in getting this beautiful area cleaned up from a legacy dump which occurred 20 years ago at least. Read about Greg's Woods under "Projects". Please RSVP to Susan Carmichael by sending email to: scarmichael@pacleanways.org if you are able to volunteer!

A second event sponsored by Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited.will cleanup Vince's Meadow, Spring Garden Rd. in Carlisle, Cumberland County, to assist with about two hours of effort to improve water flow and spawning conditions along the Letort Spring Run near the former Charlie Fox residence. Tom Baltz will be directing the project and your assistance is appreciated. Bring gloves and chest waders. If you do not have chest waders, bring hip boots. For more information, send email to Debra Bowman at: DBowman@Centralpaconservancy.org.

On November 21, the second phase of tree planting will take place at the former Spanglers Mill Dam site in Cumberland County. Approximately 100 trees will be planted with Cumberland Valley High School students doing the majority of the work. Cumberland Valley Trout Unlimited needs "Feet in the Stream" volunteers to work with the students and supervise the tree planting effort.

The work will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until the trees are planted. The students will work in two hour shifts throughout the day so we need to stagger times. Bring gloves, long handle spade shovels and a mattock, which is a tool with one flat, adz type blade, for loosening the soil and digging and cutting up roots, if you have one. This is a great experience and in addition, you will get the opportunity to see the results of a major dam that was removed from the Yellow Breeches.

To register for either of the two events, please contact Gene Giza by sending email to: FlyFisher9304739@aol.com.