Penn State Extension and the Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center's Greening the Lower Susquehanna Program will host two volunteer tree plantings/workshops on April 13 in Lebanon County and April 16 in Lancaster County.

April 13

Join Penn State Master Watershed Stewards and the Rockledge Homeowner's Association to help plant a riparian buffer, one of the most cost-effective ways to protect our waterways and keep the water clean.

The tree planting will be at the Rockledge HOA, Cambridge Road in Palmyra, Lebanon County from 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Click Here to register and for more information.

April 16

Join other volunteers to plant trees and learn about successful planting techniques at the Traditions of America East Petersburg Homeowners Association, Founders Way in East Petersburg, Lancaster County from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Extension and the Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center's Greening the Lower Susquehanna Program webpages to learn about conservation initiatives and educational opportunities.

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-- Chestnut Hill Local: Friends Of Wissahickon Receive $356,000 State Grant For Restoration

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[Posted: March 15, 2024]

3/18/2024