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 Request a shade tree be planted in the Township right-of-way by the Township Arborist, or in your front, back or side yard by a PHS Tree Tender volunteer group.
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Monday, December 18, 2023 11:00 am
Make a Pinecone Ornament
 “Spruce” up your tree and make an ornament with pinecones collected from the grounds of the Morris Arboretum. Let your creativity shine this holiday season while exploring the different ways we can use the plants around us. All levels of creativity welcome and parent supervision is encouraged.
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Active Transportation Survey
Community members are encouraged to take the ATP Survey to provide insights into the needs, challenges, and preferences regarding active transportation.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 06:00 pm - 06:45 pm
Master Watershed Steward Training Information
 What is the Master Watershed Steward (MWS) Program and what can we do for your community? This information session is all about the Spring 2024 MWS training program and how you can apply to become a Master Watershed Steward, one of Penn State Extension's fastest-growing and impact-making volunteer programs. Attend this free one-hour webinar to learn how the Master Watershed Steward (MWS) program educates and empowers volunteers to do watershed projects and education in their communities.
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Become a Tree Tender!
Winter Basic Training starts January 24, 2024
Learn about tree care and planting by participating in a PHS Tree Tenders training this winter. Tree Tenders are given the tools to plant and nurture trees in their own neighborhood! Our Lower Merion Tree Tenders groups plant over 100 trees per year in the Township!
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023 08:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Jewish Earth Alliance Network Briefing Featuring Climate Rockstar Katharine Heyhoe
Join the Jewish Earth Alliance for their free, online network briefing featuring Katharine Heyhoe. Katharine is the Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, a tenured professor at Texas Tech University, and a leading international figure speaking out about global warming. Ms. Heyhoe writes: "Hope is the best weapon against climate change. If there was nothing we could do about climate change, giving up would be a logical response. When we realize that the future is in our hands, that means we can make a difference. That is what our hope is based on."
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Shop Local and BYOB
This holiday season, shop local and Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB)!
Staring January 21, 2024, retailers won't be permitted to hand out plastic bags at checkout, and will be required to charge $0.10 for compliant paper and reusable bags.
Visit the link below for more information.
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Penn Wynne Library Community Reading Garden
The Penn Wynne Library is embarking on an exciting project to create a new outdoor space: The Penn Wynne Library Community Reading Garden. The Reading Garden will provide a beautiful and safe outdoor space where generations can interact, socialize, and learn. Though the physical footprint of the Penn Wynne Library is small, its reach is vast, so the goal is to create a “pocket park” to enhance the library experience for all patrons by providing outdoor space for reading, relaxing, reflecting, learning, socializing, and communing with nature. The Reading Garden will also allow the library to expand its programming space without increasing its interior physical space
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2024 Solid Waste Fee Increase
The Township's 2024 Solid Waste Fees are set to increase by 10%.
Now is a great time to explore if you can save money by reducing your waste. Waste reduction can be achieved through increased recycling, composting, repurposing materials, and reducing consumption of single-use products.
Solid Waste Fees for 2024 are:
- One mini-can(20 gallon maximum) per week ($281)
- Standard Level of one or two containers per week ($418)
- Enhanced Level of three or four containers per week ($583)
The optional Rear Yard Collection Fees for trash and recycling placed more than 5 feet from the curb line will be:
- One mini can ($220)
- Standard Level ($275)
- Enhanced Level ($330)
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2024 Lower Merion Township Recycling Schedule
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There are three ways to be involved with Township sustainability, at varying levels of time commitment:
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Lowest Time Commitment: Follow and share Township Sustainability news and updates. Follow us on social media (Facebook and Instagram) and sign up for the email distribution list. Click here and select "News & Announcements: Sustainability".
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Low Time Commitment: Be a Sustainability Ambassador. Sign up here! Receive emails about sustainability-related learning opportunities, community events, volunteer opportunities, and other low commitment calls to action.
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Higher Time Commitment: Join a Working Group. Click here to learn more. Working group members work with the Township Sustainability Manager to develop and implement community sustainability strategies
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