SUMMER INSPIRATION
NATIVE PLANT SALE
When: May 24 Where: Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy, 120 Forsythe Road, Valencia For more info: wildbirdrecovery. org
Make your yard more wildlife-friendly by adding native plants to your landscape. Asters, bee balm, and mountain mint— to name just a few— will be available for purchase.
SHALER GARDEN TOUR
When: July 12 Where: Five local gardens For more info: shalergardenclub. com
Enjoy the colorful blooms, ponds and paths of five lovely local gardens.
SOUTHERN BUTLER COUNTY GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR
When: June 27 Where: Several private gardens in the area For more info: southernbutlercountygardenclub. org
Get inspired by touring several private gardens in and around the Cranberry Township area. Homeowners will be available to answer your questions and share their gardening design insight.
STITCHBURGH
When: August 21 – 23 Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh – Cranberry, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars For more info: stitchburghpa. com
This festival is all about the fiber arts. Local yarn dyers, fiber artists, and curious beginners come together to learn and create.
STITCHING TOGETHER OUR HISTORY
When: September 11 – 13 Where: Ross Township Community Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive, Ross Township For more info: npqg. org
More than 100 quilts will be on display! The North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild is celebrating 250 years of America with this event. Admission is $ 10.
SUMMER RUNNING( AND WALKING)
CRANBERRY CHASE 5K
When: July 11 Where: Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township For more info: cranberryfoundation. org Experience a unique course in this race— one that combines hills, roads and nature trails, making it interesting and challenging.
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