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 Friday, October 2, 2026
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 Lower Merion Township Fall Tree Giveaway
This fall, Lower Merion Township is giving away 50 trees to Township residents. Enter the tree giveaway raffle by Tuesday, October 27 for a chance to receive a free tree. Must be a Lower Merion Township resident to enter.
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 Gas Powered Leaf Blower Regulations
The first season of restrictions on the use of gas powered leaf blowers in Lower Merion Township concluded on October 1, 2026. Residents and landscapers are permitted to use gas powered leaf blowers until the next season of restrictions begins on January 1, 2027.
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Pennsylvania Sustainability Week
October 5-9, 2026
Explore the future of PA's energy - from grid basics and EV networks to industrial clean energy and money-saving efficiency programs. Events will take place all week.
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Ambler in the Bloom: Rooted in the Elements
Saturday, October 3, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
Join the Temple University Arboretum for live music in the heart of campus and lunch served by a curated collection of artisanal food truck chefs. Between bites, roam the rest of the gardens at your own pace to explore guided interactive activities.
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Shiverfest
Saturday, October 3, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community event packed with fun, fall activities for the whole family. View an insect show, try a delicious food truck meal, go on a haunted trail and more!
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Monarch Butterfly Celebration & Sustainability Fair
Sunday, October 4, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Jenkintown Town Square
The Monarch Watch Tagging Program is a large-scale community science project initiated in 1992. Join this event for a presentation on the Monarch Butterfly, followed by a butterfly tag & release.
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Community Reading Garden Grand Opening
Saturday, October 10, 10:00am
Penn Wynne Day, Penn Wynne Library
Construction of the Community Reading Garden at Penn Wynne Library is nearly complete! Join the library for a grand opening event to celebrate this new space, as part of the inaugural Penn Wynne Day.
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Peter's Pollinators Information Session
Sunday, October 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ludington Library
Peter’s Pollinators is a program where volunteers can create their own pollinator garden, whether that be at someone’s home or a public place! Riverbend provides up to $350 worth of pollinator plants to volunteers to start their gardens and will receive professional gardening expertise from Michelle Detweiler, the owner of Wild About Native Plants.
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Introduction to Mass Timber
October 6, 12:00pm | Penn State Extension
Explore mass timber and long-lived wood products, including how they are produced, their carbon storage potential, and sustainable options for managing trees after a timber harvest.
Register here
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Understanding Mushrooms and Tree Decay
October 7, 12:00pm | Penn State Extension
Explore mushroom identification and tree decay in this two-part webinar. Learn to distinguish beneficial and harmful fungi while gaining skills in tree health assessment and pathogen recognition.
Register here
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Tree Equity from the Roots Up
November 12, 6:00pm | PA IPL
This gathering is a call across faiths and traditions to continue the work of tree equity, not as a single act, but as an ongoing commitment.
Register here
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