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Our May 2026 issue informs readers about our 5th annual Porchfest, a popular music festival in the SW quadrant of West Chester Borough, to be held May 16, 1-7pm. “Porchfest is exactly what it sounds like: local homeowners open their porches to musicians and artists, who perform for free, for anyone who wanders by. There are no tickets, no wristbands, no catch. Just a wonderful afternoon in a great neighborhood.” For more info see here. Also read about upcoming events, our Volunteer of the Month, “Six Ways Gardening Supports Longevity,” how we celebrated Earth Day, “Who Owns Your Water,” and more.
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Climate & Energy
Promoting green energy and combating climate change. This much talked-about environmental crisis threatens life as we know it!
Building community through events oriented to earth and arts. Our membership in Transition US underlies all our initiatives, including PorchFest, begun in 2022.
Pesticides & Herbicides
Reducing toxic chemicals in our daily lives, including in public programs, agriculture, and the home… and what drifts to our property across the fence.
Air & Water
We are compiling information on air and water, critical to life on earth. To learn more, or if you can contribute info or volunteer to help, read on!
Reduce use of Plastics
Reducing single-use plastics especially plastic bags and straws, which pose a worldwide problem of pollution, litter, overuse of fossil fuels, and harm to people and other species, including from ingesting microplastics.
Dark Skies Initiatives
Protecting species from disruptive light pollution at night. Unnecessary lighting disturbs bird migration, confuses insects and amphibians, threatens human sleep, and of course wastes energy,
Living Landscapes
Encouraging people to plant and maintain gardens and trees and care for their streetscapes, alleys and rain gardens.
The Living Landscapes program is part of West Chester Area Transition. Plant for the Planet!
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If you’d like to help on these ongoing or upcoming initiatives, or have additional ideas, please let us know by emailing us at westchestergoesgreen@gmail.com.
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