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INEVENTS EARTH DAY IN THE RESERVE OF BRADFORD WOODS Recycling old CDs into beautiful wind chimes, learning how to make natural deer repellent and finding out more about wild bird recovery were just some of the hands‑on activities at the annual Earth Day in the Reserve sponsored by the Bradford Woods Conservancy, a fund of the Allegheny Land Trust. This year’s program focused on recycling, wild bird recovery, crafts for children and memorial tree plantings. The Bradford Woods Conservancy’s Advisory Board is composed of President Ward Allebach, Vice President Barbara Tischler, Treasurer Joe Bayer, Secretaries Vicki Wiegand (coordinator for Earth Day) and June McCartney and Fundraising Chair Ray Morris. “The purpose of the conservancy is to get people in the community and its surrounding areas to appreciate nature,” says Allebach. “I think that is what Earth Day is about—to celebrate this wonderful community reserve.” Bradford Woods Conservancy meets in the Borough Hall located at 4908 Wexford Run Road on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Those interested in conservation and nature are most welcome to find out more by contacting Ward Allebach at 412.606.9075. To learn more about upcoming conservancy events, visit the website at bradfordwoodsconservatory.org. PHOTOS BY KATHY RUDOLPH TEXT BY KATHY RUDOLPH AND JUNE MCCARTNEY 16 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | North Allegheny