Scott Conservancy News & Events

<body background="images/all/frosty.gif" bgproperties="fixed" text="#000066" link="#CC6600" vlink="#C6BBA2" alink="#00FF00"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="93"> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="50%"> <h1><a name="Calendar"><img border="0" src="images/news/calendar.gif" alt="CALENDAR" width="163" height="58"></a></h1> </td> </center> <td width="50%"> <p align="right"> </p> <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_blank"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_xclick"><input type="hidden" name="business" value="LUPVGCVGEM9Y6"><input type="hidden" name="lc" value="US"><input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="Scott Conservancy Membership (Renewal or New Membership)"><input type="hidden" name="item_number" value="SC0002"><input type="hidden" name="button_subtype" value="services"><input type="hidden" name="currency_code1" value="USD"><input type="hidden" name="bn" value="PP-BuyNowBF:btn_paynowCC_LG.gif:NonHosted"> <table> <tr> <td><b><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#006666" size="5"><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Scott Conservancy Membership"></font></b> <p align="center"><b><font face="Arial Narrow" size="2" color="#FF9900">MEMBERSHIP</font></b></p> </td> </tr> <font size="5"><i> <tr> <td><select name="os0"> <option value="Individual">Individual $15.00</option> <option value="Family">Family $25.00</option> </select></td> </tr> </table> <input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"><input type="hidden" name="option_select0" value="Individual"><input type="hidden" name="option_amount0" value="15.00"><input type="hidden" name="option_select1" value="Family"><input type="hidden" name="option_amount1" value="25.00"><input type="hidden" name="option_index" value="0"><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_paynowCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="I1" align="absbottom" alt="Pay thru PayPal"> <img alt border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"> </form> </i></font></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p align="right"><a href="#Calendar"><font face="Arial" size="1">CALENDAR</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"> </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> |  </font><a href="#News"><font face="Arial" size="1">NEWS</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1">  </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2">|  </font><a href="#Conservation"><font face="Arial" size="1">CONSERVATION CORNER</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"> </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> |  </font><a href="#Resources"><font face="Arial" size="1">RESOURCES</font></a><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> </font></td> </tr> <center> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr size="6" color="#FF9900"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Trail Maintenance Day</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Saturday, June 11, 2011, 9AM</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Whiskey Point Shelter <br> CONTACT: <a href="mailto:rgamble@verizon.net" target="_blank">Bob Gamble</a></font></font></b></td> </center> <td width="200"> <p align="right"><img border="0" src="images/projects/earthday_10.jpg" alt="Trail Maintenance Days" width="200" height="170"></td> </tr> <center> <tr> <td width="100%" align="justify" colspan="2"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Here are the tasks we hope to make progress with:  </font></p> <ol> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Trail maintenance, including trenching to keep the trails drier during the wet season and rain events</font></p> </li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Picnic table rehab - paint removal (its practically falling off), sanding (with mechanical sanders) and sealing</font></p> </li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">invasive plant removal and other weeding</font></p> </li> </ol> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">We are happy for volunteers to do whatever they like to do, so other tasks are also welcomed.  If you can spare even an hour, please try to join us.  Wear proper clothing and footwear and bring such items as work gloves, hand tools and trash bags.  The materials needed to do the picnic table work will be provided (e.g. rubber gloves and sandpaper.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Some refreshments will be on hand.</font></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Father's Day Canoe Trip with "Nature Don"</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Sunday, June 19, 2011</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Chartiers Creek <br> CONTACT: <a href="mailto:donedrum@yahoo.com" target="_blank">Don McGuirk</a></font></font></b></td> <td width="200"> <p align="right"><img border="0" src="images/news/canoe_nd.jpg" width="200" height="125"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="justify" colspan="2"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Join "Nature Don" on Father's Day for a float down Chartiers Creek.  Contact <a href="mailto:donedrum@yahoo.com" target="_blank">Don McGuirk</a> for put-in and take-out points and times.  Bring your own canoes, kayaks, and floatation devices.  A limited number of boats will be available, so contact Don early if you need one and are interested in participating.  This event is <b><font color="#006666">not</font></b> sponsored by Scott Conservancy.</font></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="149"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Pedal the Panhandle Trail</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 5:30 PM</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Panhandle Trail - Walker's Mill Trailhead <br> CONTACT: <a href="mailto:keith.breitenstein@gmail.com" target="_blank">Keith Breitenstein</a></font></font></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Bring your bicycle and join other conservancy members for a Summer Solstice bike hike along the Panhandle Trail. Friends and family are invited to meet at the Walker's Mill Trailhead of the Panhandle Trail in Collier Township at 5:30pm on June 22nd where the bike hike will begin. </font></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="367"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Annual Rubber Ducky Race </font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Monday, July 4th, 2011</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Scott Park <br> CONTACT: <a href="mailto:donedrum@yahoo.com" target="_blank">Don McGuirk</a></font></font></b> <p> </p> </td> <td width="208" align="right"> <p align="right"><img border="0" src="images/news/ducky08.jpg" alt="monitoring the duckies as they come down the chute to the finish line" width="200" height="133" align="right"></p> </td> </tr> <center> <tr> <td width="830" valign="top" colspan="2" align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><font color="#006666"><b><i>The Quack Attack is Back!   </i></b></font>The Scott Conservancy will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets for our annual "Rubber Ducky Race." The event will take place at Scott Township Pool on Monday, July 4th. </font></p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="185"><img border="0" src="images/news/ducky07.jpg" alt="The Quack Attack is Back ... by popular demand" width="170" height="200"></td> <td align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">The cost of the tickets is $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. We have enclosed 5 tickets with this newsletter and ask that you please help us make this event a success by selling the tickets that are enclosed. Please contact us if you are able to sell more tickets or need more information about the Annual Rubber Ducky Race. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">The proceeds from the raffle will be used to enhance the Kane Woods, the property that the Scott Conservancy maintains. This event is one of our only fundraising events of the year and we thank you for your support. We have provided an envelope to use in order to return the sold tickets along with the raffle donation.</font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Scott Township Celebrates 150 Years </font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Monday, July 4th, 2011</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Scott Park <br> CONTACT: <a href="mailto:jasorcan@verizon,net" target="_blank">Jane Sorcan</a></font></font></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top" align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><font color="#006666"><b><i>Congratulations!   </i></b></font>Scott Township is planning a celebration in honor of the 150 year anniversary of our founding. We will celebrate this occasion at Scott Park on July 4th. Stay tuned for more details. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">The Scott Conservancy will participate in the event by welcoming people to visit our display of Scott Township historical records and maps during the celebration. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Please contact Jane, any other Scott Conservancy officer, or the Scott Twp. Municipal Building if you have any historical records you would like to share during the event.  We are currently accepting any historical materials including: stories, maps, photographs, and school information.  Copies of the materials will be made for the display and the originals will be returned.</font></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Environmental Health Lecture Series </font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Wednesday, July 13th and August 10th, 2011  6:30 to 7:30pm</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  The Outdoor Classroom </font><i><font size="2">formerly the Regional Environmental Education Center</font></i><font size="3"><br>                   Boyce-Mayview Park </font></font><font size="3"><a href="http://www.theoutdoorclassroompa.org/Map.html" target="_blank">map & directions</a><br> CONTACT: <a href="mailto:jessica@TheOutdoorClassroomPA.org" target="_blank">Jessica Kester</a></font></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top" align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Knowledge is power.  Knowing the common sources of environmental toxins allows you to avoid exposure to them, and avoiding exposure results from the choices we make.  Making the right choices is a significant way that you can live a happier, healthier, greener life.  Join the Outdoor Classroom in welcoming Vickie and John Mahfood of <a href="http://www.thehealthyrootsproject.com" target="_blank">The Healthy Roots Project</a> as they share their professional knowledge in regards to the soil we walk on, the air in our homes and the water that surrounds us.  </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><font color="#006666"><b>July 13:  Indoor Air Quality</b></font> can be affected by many things such as building products, cleaning supplies and fuels stored in the basement and/or garage. Other examples include cabinetry or furniture made of certain pressed wood products, carpeting, and insulation.  Join us to learn what simple changes you can make to prevent, lower and monitor the air your family breathes.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><b><font color="#006666">August 10:  Water Quality</font></b> can be affected in many ways.  Recently you may have been made aware of chromium in municipally supplied water.  Lead leaching from old piping can also affect water quality.  Know what's in your local waterways and how the health of the watershed you live in can be affected by your actions and how the water's health can affect your own.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Download registration form <a href="http://www,theoutdoorclassroompa.org/files/TOC%20Registration%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</font></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="673"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%" height="176"> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Whiskey Rebellion Re-enactment</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Saturday and Sunday, July 16th & 17th, 2011, 3:00 PM </font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Kane Woods Nature Area & Neville House <br> CONTACT: <a href="http://www.woodvilleplantation.org" target="_blank">www.WoodvillePlantation.org<br> </a></font></font><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#FFFFFF">CONTACT:</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"> <a href="http://www.wayneslegion.org" target="_blank">www.WaynesLegion.org</a></font></b></td> <td width="27%" height="85" align="right"><img border="0" src="images/kane/whiskey_01.jpg" alt="Reenactors from Anthony Wayne's Legion that helped defend Bower Hill, give visitors to the Kane Woods, the Presley Neville House and Old Saint Luke's Church a glimpse into the life of a soldier in colonial times. " width="200" height="149" align="right"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2" align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><i><b><font color="#006666">Walking Lecture: The Events of Jul</font></b></i><font color="#006666"><b><i>y 1794 - July 16:  </i></b></font>Woodville Plantation and the Scott Conservancy team up to present a unique walking lecture titled "The Events of July 1794." Join the soldiers of Wayne's Fourth Sub-Legion as they return to Bower Hill to discuss and re-create the fateful events of the Whiskey Rebellion, as they occurred in July of 1794. This unique event will include an encampment from 1pm until 7pm along the Tom the Tinker Trail in the Kane Woods. Participants will experience camp life with cooking demonstrations, musket firings, and tactical demonstrations. </font> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">At 3pm, a history walk will begin at the PA State Historical Marker on Bower Hill (near Kane Regional Center) and end at the Scrubgrass Run Trailhead. The walk covers approximately one mile along the newly restored trails of Bower Hill. Topics covered include the Battle of Bower Hill, the soldiers that participated in the battle, and the Whiskey Rebellion. The walk is free to the public. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Following the walk, participants are invited to tour Woodville Plantation. Woodville Plantation will be open to the public on Saturday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Admission for this special opening is $3.00 per person.</font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><i><b><font color="#006666">Whiskey Rebellion Day - July 17:  </font></b></i>Join the troops of the Fourth Sub-Legion of the United States as they make camp at Woodville Plantation. Experience camp life and participate with the soldiers as they march and drill. Visitors will learn about 18th century cooking techniques as the Woodville cooks prepare dinner for the encamped troops. Special hours for the event will be from noon to 5pm, with a special price of $3.00 per person.</font></p> <div align="left"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="500"> <tr> <td width="72"><img border="0" src="images/news/phone.gif" alt="412-221-0348" width="66" height="64"></td> <td width="386"><font color="#006666"><b><i>Woodville Plantation<br> 1375 Washington Pike<br> Bridgeville PA 15017<br> 412-221-0348</i></b></font></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><img border="0" src="images/news/bp.gif" width="13" height="13"> <font color="#006666"><b>Learn more about the Whiskey Rebellion, visit the History section on our <a href="kane.htm" target="main">Kane Woods Nature Area</a> page</b></font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <center> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="268"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" valign="top"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Annual Picnic for Members Only</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 5:00 pm till dark</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Whiskey Point Trailhead Shelter, Kane Woods Nature Area <br> CONTACT: <a href="mailto:donedrum@yahoo.com" target="_blank">Don McGuirk</a></font></font></b></td> <td align="right"><img border="0" src="images/news/picnic04.jpg" width="200" height="110" align="right" alt="Members Only (plus dogs) Annual Picnic "></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" colspan="2" align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">The hillside of colorful late summer wildflowers provides a colorful backdrop for our members to socialize as they enjoy the hotdogs, hamburgers, a dish to share and a comfortable chair.</font> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Our organization has continued to grow over the last two decades and has remained true to our mission of environmental and historical preservation. Join us at Kane Woods Nature Area Whiskey Point Trailhead shelter for this members only event as we celebrate our mission and reflect on our success.</font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="149"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%"> <tr> <td><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Fall Garden Forum</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Thursday, September 15, 2011</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Scott Park Lodge </font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">CONTACT: <a href="mailto:janepeart@verizon.net" target="_blank">Jane Peart</a></font></font></b></td> </center> <td width="200" rowspan="2"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="3" width="200" bgcolor="#DDD7C8"> <tr> <td align="left" width="278" height="378"> <p align="justify"><font size="2" color="#005B00" face="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans serif"><img border="0" src="images/membership/paper-crab-apple-leaves-2.jpg" width="177" height="124" alt="Paper Crab Apple Leaves #2 by Patricia Eckstrom"></font> <p><font size="2" color="#005B00" face="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans serif">The mission statement of the Penn State Master Gardener (PSMG) volunteer program is to support the Penn State Cooperative Extension by using research-based info to educate the public on best practices in consumer horticulture and environmental stewardship.  The program was established to help the cooperative extension reach the consumer horticulture audience.  Master Gardeners receive extensive training in the various phases of gardening.  In return, they dedicate volunteer time to teach horticulture based on recommendations stemming from university research.</font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <center> <tr> <td align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">The Scott Conservancy is sponsoring a gardening education program for the general public. Allegheny County Penn State Master Gardeners will present "Fall Garden Forum" - Come and learn professional techniques to get your garden ready for winter so it will be ready to bloom next spring.  Covered will be one or more of the following fall topics, based on respondent interest:  pruning, fall clean-up, or bulbs to plant now for spring. The cost to attend is just $5.00</font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Registration is requested so that adequate seating can be provided. Registration will close when the limit is reached, so respond early.  Supply your name and contact information - email address or telephone number or both.  To get to the lodge, follow the road through Scott Park to the large parking lot at the top of hill next to the basketball court.  The Lodge is on your right. The $5.00 fee will be collected at the door. </font></p> <p align="justify"><a href="mailto:janepeart@verizon.net" target="_blank"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Jane Peart</font></a><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">, PSMG Class of 1998, is available to answer your gardening questions.  Jane is setting up a series of workshops for the Scott Conservancy membership.  The <a href="http://allegheny.extension.psu.edu/Horticulture/PSMG/SpeakersBureau.html" target="_blank">program list</a>  includes topics like pruning, fall clean up, garden design, bulbs and vegetable gardening.</font></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </center></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="112"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%" height="66"> <tr> <td width="100%"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Octoberfest</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Saturday, October 8, 2011</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Scott Park Lodge </font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">CONTACT: <a href="mailto:jasorcan@verizon.net" target="_blank">Jane Sorcan</a></font></font></b></td> <td width="200"> <p align="right"><img border="0" src="images/news/octoberfest.gif" width="200" height="175"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="112"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="100%" height="66"> <tr> <td width="100%"><b><font face="Arial" size="5" color="#006666">EVENT: Annual Meeting</font><font face="Arial" color="#006600"><font size="5"><br> </font><font size="3">DATE: Tuesday, November 8, 2011</font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">PLACE:  Scott Park Lodge </font><font face="Arial" color="#008000" size="3"><br> </font><font size="3">CONTACT: <a href="mailto:donedrum@yahoo.com" target="_blank">Don McGuirk</a></font></font></b></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr size="6" color="#FF9900"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <h1 align="left"><a name="News"><img border="0" src="images/news/news.gif" alt="NEWS" width="105" height="60"></a></h1> <p align="right"><a href="#Calendar"><font face="Arial" size="1">CALENDAR</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"> </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> |  </font><a href="#News"><font face="Arial" size="1">NEWS</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1">  </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2">|  </font><a href="#Conservation"><font face="Arial" size="1">CONSERVATION CORNER</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"> </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> |  </font><a href="#Resources"><font face="Arial" size="1">RESOURCES</font></a><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> </font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr size="6" color="#FF9900"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <h1 align="center"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#FF9900" size="6">Community Education Update<br> </font><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#FF9900" size="5">Design Your Landscape</font></h1> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">On March 22nd, we offered a program called "Design your Landscape" and it was quite a success. Thank you to our Community Education Chairperson Jane Peart for organizing the event. Martha Swiss, the evening's instructor and a Penn State Master Gardener, provided useful information including: </font></p> <ol> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">How to assess your landscape. </font></li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">How to create a design to achieve the needs and desires for your landscape. </font></li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">How to achieve a successful execution of the design. </font></li> </ol> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">Thirty-four people attended and viewed an informative presentation which included many photographs, examples of before and after situations, ideas for creating structure in your garden (ex: walls, floor, ceiling, hardscape), and reminders such as improving the soil and assessing how much ongoing maintenance will be needed.  Attendees also received a handout that included a list of trees and shrubs for natural landscaping and a list of publications for further reading. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">The Scott Conservancy looks forward to collaborating with the Allegheny County Penn State Master Gardener Program to sponsor another class on a different topic in the fall.  The <a href="http://allegheny.extension.psu.edu/Horticulture/PSMG/SpeakersBureau.html" target="_blank">program list</a> includes topics like pruning, fall clean up, garden design, bulbs and vegetable gardening.  Please contact <a href="mailto:janepeart@verizon.net" target="_blank">Jane Peart</a>  with any questions or your suggestions for future educational programs.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <h1 align="center"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#FF9900" size="6">Annual Earth Day Clean-up<br> </font><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#FF9900" size="5">Scott Township</font></h1> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="640"> <tr> <td width="50%" align="justify" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">On April 16, 2011, Scott Township sponsored the annual Earth Day community clean-up and the Scott Conservancy and our members participated in the event. Even though the day was overcast and rainy, twelve volunteers participated in the cleanup and helped us celebrate Earth Day with their efforts. This year's clean-up efforts focused on the main roadways in Scott Township. </font></td> <td width="50%" align="right"><img border="0" src="images/news/cleanup_2011_02.jpg" alt="Mike Jones - Earth Day Clean-up 2011 " width="250" height="188"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><img border="0" src="images/news/cleanup_2011_01.jpg" alt="Eric Griffith and Joshua Griffith - Earth Day Clean-up 2011 " width="250" height="188"></td> <td width="50%" align="justify" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">The rain seemed to have kept volunteers home that day so Greentree Road became the focus of the clean-up. A group of volunteers picked up trash along Washington Pike near Paddy's Park and Ducky's Car Wash the day before when the weather was better. A group of residents from Providence Point also cleaned-up along Kane Boulevard. A special thank you to those that particpated </font></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr size="6" color="#FF9900"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <h1 align="left"><a name="Conservation"><img border="0" src="images/news/conservationcorner.gif" alt="Bob's Conservation Corner" align="left" width="355" height="47"></a></h1> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="right"><a target="newsmain" href="#Calendar"><font face="Arial" size="1">CALENDAR</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"> </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> |  </font><a target="newsmain" href="#News"><font face="Arial" size="1">NEWS</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1">  </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2">|  </font><a target="newsmain" href="#Conservation"><font face="Arial" size="1">CONSERVATION CORNER</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"> </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> |  </font><a target="newsmain" href="#Resources"><font face="Arial" size="1">RESOURCES</font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr size="6" color="#FF9900"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="264"><center> <div align="left"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="640"> <tr> <td width="500" height="31"> <h1><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#FF9900" size="5">Jasper<br> </font><font size="3" face="Arial Narrow" color="#FF9900">by Hazel Cope</font></h1> </td> </center> <td width="230" height="31" rowspan="2"> <p align="right"><img border="0" src="images/news/doggie.jpg" alt="tretches full length beside my seat so earthen bed can cool his heat" width="200" height="134"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="500" align="justify" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <p align="left"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">On the hottest of days our dog will dig <br> in the cool damp earth beneath the twigs <br> which have fallen from the shady tree <br> where we both sit, my dog and me. <br> He stretches full length beside my seat <br> so his earthen bed can cool his heat. </font></p> <center> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">It's a quite different pose from his winter tradition <br> when he curls on the couch in fetal position.</font></center></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <center> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> </center> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="264"> <div align="left"> <table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" width="640"> <tr> <td width="452"> <h1><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#FF9900" size="5">Deer<br> </font><font size="3" face="Arial Narrow" color="#FF9900">by Hazel Cope</font></h1> </td> <td width="278" rowspan="2"> <p align="right"><img border="0" src="images/news/fawn.jpg" alt="with cautious grace they turn to face" width="200" height="169"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="452" align="justify"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">"Heads Up! Danger's Near!" <br> seem to say the whitetailed deer <br> and with cautious grace they turn to face <br> the noise they hear. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">With big brown eyes they stare straight at me <br> but I stand stock still where they cannot see, <br> so deciding the danger must be negligible <br> they return to munching on my vegetables.</font></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <center> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr size="6" color="#FF9900"> </td> </tr> </center> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center"> <p align="left"><a name="Resources"><img border="0" src="images/news/resources.gif" alt="Resources" width="182" height="50"></a></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Calendar"><font face="Arial" size="1">CALENDAR</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"> </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> |  </font><a href="#News"><font face="Arial" size="1">NEWS</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1">  </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2">|  </font><a href="#Conservation"><font face="Arial" size="1">CONSERVATION CORNER</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"> </font><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> |  </font><a href="#Resources"><font face="Arial" size="1">RESOURCES</font></a><font size="-2" face="arial, helvetica, sans serif" color="#C6BBA2"> </font></td> </tr> <center> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr size="6" color="#FF9900"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <h1 align="center"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#FF9900" size="6">Scott Conservancy Property List</font></h1> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" width="640"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" colspan="2" width="661"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Our conservancy has been able to acquire 77.5 acres over the last 10 years.  We have listed the parcel numbers of the property we own and have under protection below.  All of our parcels have received tax exempt status. </font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">Using the parcel numbers, a computer search can be performed at the Real Estate page found on the Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments site.   <font color="#000080">Just e</font></font><font color="#000080" face="georgia, times new roman, arial">nter a parcel number listed below in the <a href="http://www2.county.allegheny.pa.us/RealEstate/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Parcel Search</a> of the Real Estate website. </font> <p align="justify"><b><i><font color="#006666" face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="4">Vanadium Road Parcels:</font></i></b> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">These 3 parcels, approximately 5 acres, are separate from the rest of our property and make up a very pristine area containing many mature trees. A sign marking the property is located on Vanadium Road across from the Vanadium Woods.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="164"> <ol> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">195-G-10 </font></li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">195-C-50 </font></li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">195-C-20</font></li> </ol> </td> <td valign="top" align="justify" width="489"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" colspan="2" width="661"> <p align="justify"><font color="#006666" face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><b><i><font size="4">Kane Woods Nature Area Parcels:</font></i></b></font></p> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">The remaining 7 parcels, about 72 acres, are contiguous and create a very large greenway extending from the Whiskey Point Trailhead on Scrubgrass Road to Meadowlark Park in Scott Township. The 2 miles of trails we maintain are located on 42 of these acres. The remaining 30 acres do not contain any developed trails, and we are developing a best practices management plan for this undeveloped area.</font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" colspan="2" width="661"><font color="#006666" face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><b><i>Jaycee Drive Parcels:</i></b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="164"> <ol start="4"> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">144-S-75  </font></li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">144-S-33</font></li> </ol> </td> <td valign="top" align="justify" width="489"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" width="661" colspan="2"><font color="#006666" face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><b><i>Carleton Manor, Vanderbilt Drive - Mt. Lebanon Parcels:</i></b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="164"> <ol start="6"> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">194-B-250</font></li> </ol> </td> <td valign="top" align="justify" width="489"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" width="661" colspan="2"><font color="#006666" face="georgia, times new roman, arial"><b><i>Scrubgrass Road (from the valley on the Scott Twp. side behind Meadowlark Drive ending at Meadowlark Park)</i></b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="164"> <ol start="7"> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">144-G-375 </font></li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">143-J-200 </font></li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">143-P-25 </font></li> <li> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial">143-N-50</font></li> </ol> </td> <td valign="top" align="justify" width="489"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <hr color="#CC6600"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <h1 align="center"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" color="#FF9900" size="6">Marcellus Shale Info & Resources</font></h1> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" height="21"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="5" width="640"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" height="51"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">Marcellus shale drilling has already begun in Southwest Pennsylvania. A number of drilling leases have been signed by residents in our area, including one in Scott Twp. There is no doubt it will be an economic benefit to the region, but there are concerns about how it will affect the environment and the quality of life of those living near the drilling. </font> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">Residents in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and the surrounding region want to know more because our region lies directly on top of the Marcellus shale.  We want to thank the librarians of the Carnegie Library for creating a list of resources and information that will help residents understand what the major issues surrounding natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale are and why the issue has been so controversial.</font> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080">The entire list can be found at<br>  <a href="http://www.clpgh.org/research/scitech/environment/MarcellusShale.html" target="_blank">http://www.clpgh.org/research/scitech/environment/MarcellusShale.html</a></font> <p align="justify"><i><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080"><img border="0" src="images/news/bp.gif" width="13" height="13"> </font><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#006666"><b>Following are a few of the resources from the list:</b></font></i></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" height="51"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080"><a href="http://www.fractracker.org/" target="_blank">FracTracker</a><br> A common place for citizens to learn about and share their Marcellus Shale drilling experiences.</font> <p><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3"><font color="#000080"><a href="http://gomarcellusshale.com/" target="_blank">Go Marcellus Shale</a><br> </font>Check here for news and all things related to the Marcellus Shale</font></p> <p><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcellusshale" target="_blank">Wikipedia: Marcellus Formation</a><br> Learn about the Marcellus Shale</font></p> <p><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3"><a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2010/10/101022-energy-marcellus-shale-gas-rush/" target="_blank">National Geographic:  The Great Shale Gas Rush</a><br> This October 2010 Special Report includes info on Pennsylvania</font> <p><i><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#000080"><img border="0" src="images/news/bp.gif" width="13" height="13"> </font><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3" color="#006666"><b>Following is information from the PA DEP:</b></font></i></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" align="justify" height="51"> <p align="justify"><font face="georgia, times new roman, arial" size="3"><b><a href="http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/oilgas/new_forms/marcellus/marcellus.htm" 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