IN Ross Township Spring 2016 | Page 42

Judge D. M. Miller Fall Run Community Park Address: 187 Fall Run Road, Glenshaw Contact: shaler.org, or 412.486.9700 Date: Mid-April through early May* Welcome spring with wildflowers and a waterfall! On your hike to see the park’s waterfall and majestic views, look out for many species of wildflowers including bloodroot, white and red trillium and jackin-the-pulpit. Visit the website for more information. Latodami Nature Center in North Park Address: 575 Brown Road, Pine Township Contact: 724.935.2170, google.com/ site/latodaminaturecenter/ Latodami Nature Center provides all of the tools for you to create a home garden full of beautiful blooms. All types of gardening‑themed programs and events are available. Visit the website for more information. Garden located at 119 Davis Avenue in Bellevue. Tasks include preparing the soil for planting, growing seedlings, planting, weeding, watering, harvesting and delivering produce to NHCO’s three food pantries. Visit the website for more information. is run by dedicated volunteers who make sure that the center’s Food Pantry is stocked with fresh vegetables for people in need. Visit the website for ways that you can volunteer or donate. North Park Demonstration Garden Contact: shalergardenclub.org Address: Corner of Wildwood Road and Ingomar Road, McCandless Contact: extension.psu.edu/plants/mastergardener/counties/allegheny/demonstrationgardens/north-park-demonstration-garden Date: Garden planted around late May* Created and maintained by Penn State Master Gardeners, NPDG encompasses 1,800 square feet and includes 10 annual trial beds, an herb garden, basil and garlic trials and a pollinator garden. Visit the website for more information on events and other details. Ross Township Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Garden Mars Area Public Library Demonstration Garden Address: McIntyre Road and McKnight Road, Ross Township Contact: waterlandlife.org/gardens, or 412.586.2324 Date: Garden planted in early May* Did you know that there is a lovely demonstration garden created and maintained by Butler County Penn State Master Gardeners right at your local library? Visit the garden for ideas or check the websites for gardening programs. Planted each spring, the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s community gardens have become an identifiable and signature feature of our region by captivating residents and visitors with vibrant colors and natural beauty throughout the growing season. Visit the website for more information on the garden, donating or volunteering. Address: 107 Grand Avenue, Mars Contact: 724.625.9048, marsarealibrary.org, or extension.psu.edu/plants/master-gardener/ counties/butler McCandless Township Rain Gardens Address: Located in the parking lot of the Devlin Memorial Field near the McCandless Town Hall, 9957 Grubbs Road, McCandless Contact: townofmccandless.org Are you fascinated by rain gardens? In partnership with the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, the Town of McCandless planted four rain gardens to help curb the water overflow into Pine Creek. The gardens prevent heavy rainfall from carrying sediments and other pollutants into the creek. Visit the website for more information on the rain gardens and directions on how to build one at your home. North Hills Community Outreach Garden Address: 1975 Ferguson Road, Allison Park Contact: 412.487.6316, or nhco.org/about-us Volunteer gardeners are needed to help at the Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Memorial 40 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Ross Township Sewickley Civic Ga