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and knowledge of gardening and to advocate sound environmental stewardship. Visit the website for information. Garden of Etna Address: Elm Street and Locust Street, Etna Contact: etnaborough.org, or 412.781.0569 Spearheaded by Shaler’s Tom Quigley as a project of Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, GOE’s success is because of the collaboration of Quigley, the Borough of Etna, the Allegheny County Health Department and many volunteers from the community. The garden is available for residents to grow their own vegetables and also benefits the Bread of Life Food Pantry and the All Saints Food Pantry. Visit the website for more information on volunteering or signing up for a garden space. Gardens of Millvale Address: Butler Street, Millvale Contact: millvalepa.com/things-to-do/gardens-ofmillvale, or 412.821.2777 The world could use a little more green! An offshoot of Millvale Borough Development Corporation’s Clean, Safe and Green committee, the Gardens of Millvale bring together residents and business owners to teach the art of horticulture, and to make greening and growing projects happen. Visit the website for more information on the gardens, taking a gardening class or volunteering. Hampton High School Remembrance Garden Address: Located to the left of the main entrance of Hampton High School on McCully Road Contact: ht-sd.org/page.cfm?p=6163 The Hampton High School Class of 1974, along with help from other school alumni, students, school district employees and the public, created and built a lovely Remembrance Garden in front of Hampton High School. To find out more about this beautiful garden, or to make a donation, visit the website. Hartwood Acres Park Gardens Address: 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton and Indiana townships Contact: 412.767.9200, or alleghenycounty.us/parks/hartwood Date: Gardens planted in late May* A natural masterpiece! Hartwood Acres’ gardens are listed on the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens’ Garden Club of America Collection. Bring your camera and take photos of the stunning gardens positioned around the estate. Visit the website for more information. Indiana Township Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Garden Address: Route 910 and Saxonburg Road, Indiana Township Contact: waterlandlife.org/gardens, or 412.586.2324 Date: Garden planted in early May* 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. Ingomar Garden Club Co