Volunteers Needed to Plant Western PA Conservancy Community Gardens

While driving in the region, have you noticed the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s community gardens?

These gardens, including the ones in Moon and Robinson townships that are planted by volunteers each spring, have helped 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 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.

Groups, families and individuals interested in helping to plant neighborhood gardens should contact Lynn McGuire-Olzak at 412-586-2324 or by email at lolzak@paconserve.org.

Planting dates for local gardens are listed below. All events begin at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted:

Moon Township

• Parkway West, Montour Run Road exit—May 18, 8 a.m.

• Route 51 and Thorn Run Road—June 1

Robinson Township

• Parkway West, Routes 22/30/60 Interchange—(No date listed. Contact conservancy for information.)

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