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The Trouble with Salt
An article by Diane Huskinson titled “The Trouble with Salt” at the Stroud Water Research Center explains the dire problems caused by road salt in our area. And let’s not think the problem is confined to snow season; in fact continued runoff of residual chemicals keeps salinity high in summer, when warmer temperatures make salt…
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2021 Recap: West Chester Tree Team and Living Landscapes
by Courtney Finneran Even in the midst of the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 turned out to be a successful and dynamic year for the West Chester Tree Team and the Living Landscapes Committee. Our community chose to prioritize spending time outside, gardening in the soil, and educating themselves on the benefits…
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The Garden where Nobody Goes
(A thought for the solstice, when our minds turn to longer days and a growing season ahead. Of course we want others to enjoy our plantings… but then, there is also the temptation of having it all for ourselves!) I keep a garden where nobody goes, beyond river and mountain, a long way from home.…
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West Chester Green Team News Dec. 2021
Download pdf here. See Nov. 2021 newsletter here. And many thanks to our valiant newsletter editor Dianne Walsh!
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Chester County officials share ideas for sustainable living at Thirsty for Justice panel discussion at West Chester University
Many thanks to the 4 distinguished Dec. 7 panelists (Senator Carolyn Comitta, Representative Dianne Herrin, Commissioner Josh Maxwell, and Faith Zerbe of Delaware Riverkeeper Network), to West Chester University Office of Sustainability Director Dr. Brad Flamm for hosting and welcoming us back to our favorite LEED-certified Business and Public Management Building, to West Chester Mayor…
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