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An Introduction to Rain Gardens
West Chester Borough has constructed several rain gardens, which filter out pollutants and reduce runoff into streams. Property owners can of course also construct rain gardens, and in fact by doing so can benefit from a reduction of their Stream Protection Fee. Rain gardens bring together several Green Team interests: gardening, water, and community. See…
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Virtual Earth Days, April 22-24
The youth-led 72-hour live stream and online mobilization will aim to engage people around the world in collective action to protect our climate and communities, and will feature performances from artists and influencers, panels with activists who are on the front lines of the climate crisis, trainings and teach-ins with partners, and conversations with elected…
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It’s time for edible wild plants
by Nathaniel Smith, Politics : A View from West Chester, 3/25/20 [Featuring shepherd’s purse, which you can add to your salads right now, and day lilies] This is a good time to be getting outdoors, not only because of the mostly warming weather, but because it takes our minds off the cares of the world.…
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West Chester University a Tree Campus USA
Congratulations to WCU for its selection for the 9th year as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, which also has long recognized West Chester Borough as a Tree City USA. From the WCU Office of Sustainability:
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World Water Day, March 22 every year
People can live a lot longer without food than without water and water is essential to growing food. On the other hand, water can kill, in storms, floods, tides, and contamination. World Water Day is celebrated annually on March 22. See info on what we can all do regarding food (eat less meat, etc.) and…
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