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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 Chartiers Valley 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.

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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:

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Scott

  • Route 50 & Hope Hollow Road—May 3, 3 p.m.

Bridgeville/South Fayette

  • I-79 North, Bridgeville Rest Area—May 15
  • I-79 South, Bridgeville Rest Area—May 23, 10 a.m.

Carnegie/Scott

  • Parkway West-Scott/Carnegie Interchange—May 16

Carnegie

  • Lydia Street & Chestnut Street—(No date listed. Contact conservancy for information.)
  • Mansfield Boulevard & Campbells Run Road—(No date listed. Contact conservancy for information.)

For a complete list of dates in all western Pennsylvania communities, click here.

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