Community Corner
Volunteers Needed to Plant Western PA Conservancy Community Gardens
The work of more than 13,000 volunteers from neighborhoods, schools, businesses and organizations have made it possible for communities in 20 counties to enjoy 135 gardens.
While driving in the region, have you noticed the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy's community gardens?
These gardens, which are planted by volunteers each spring, including the ones in the Forest Hills-Regent Square area, have helped to beautify the region. According to the conservancy's website, corporate and organizational sponsorships and the work of more than 13,000 volunteers from neighborhoods, schools, businesses and other organizations have made it possible for communities in 20 counties to enjoy 135 gardens.
Volunteers are needed to help with this spring's community flower garden planting.
Find out what's happening in Forest Hills-Regent Squarefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Groups, families and individuals interested in helping to plant neighborhood gardens should contact Lynn McGuire-Olzak at 412-586-2324 or at lolzak@paconserve.org.
Planting dates for local gardens are listed below. All events begin at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted:
Find out what's happening in Forest Hills-Regent Squarefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Rankin
- Rankin Bridge at Braddock Avenue—May 2, 3:30 p.m.
Edgewood/Swissvale
- Parkway East Off-ramp & South Braddock Avenue—May 3
Edgewood/Swissvale
- Parkway East Off-ramp & Braddock Avenue—May 4
East Pittsburgh
- Tri-Boro Expressway & Electric Avenue—May 22, noon
For a complete list of dates in all western Pennsylvania communities, click here.
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