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Student Food Drive

Student Food Drive

I wanted to do a food drive at the Arboretum because around this time of year, many families in our area are unable to experience the joy of holidays. My hope is that our community will band together to participate in the food drive and make this season better for everyone! Please donate canned goods or other packaged products to help local families. Thank you!! Sydney Smith Sophomore, Owen J. Roberts HS Project Creator and Coordinator Althouse Arboretum Student Leadership…

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Destruction & Regrowth

Destruction & Regrowth

See all the destruction? This is the result of an invasive insect known at the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).  This insect was brought here from Asia.  It lives under the bark of Ash Trees and feeds off the tree.  Within a few years the Ash Tree dies.  There is no practical way to remove it from the environment.  It is expected to wipe out the entire Ash Tree population in PA. Why are all the trees cut down? Dead Ash…

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Our Recycler

Our Recycler

PAR-Recycle Works Recycling Electronics. Restoring Lives. Check out our recycler. We do find special people! PAR-Recycle Works is a 501(c)3 social enterprise offering environmentally responsible recycling services while providing life-changing workforce training to formerly incarcerated individuals. Taking electronic waste and other recyclables, PAR employees deconstruct these items, recycle the materials and dispose of waste safely and cleanly. The scrap metals and other reusable materials collected in this process are then sold to help pay for the salaries and job skill development…

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Ash Trees & Emerald Ash Borer

Ash Trees & Emerald Ash Borer

We are sorry to all our valuable visitors, but the Althouse Arboretum and its trails will be closed to the public until March 1st for Ash Tree removal. This is what a small insect can do! . We love our trees! Unfortunately, we have had to make the very difficult decision to remove all our Ash Trees on the properties of the Althouse Arboretum.  This is a result of an invasive insect called the Emerald Ash Borer.  This insect burrows…

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Volunteer Spotlight – Steve Leo

Volunteer Spotlight – Steve Leo

Steve Leo, Web Design A chance conversation at an “Over 30 Basketball League” was the beginning of Steve Leo’s involvement with GreenAllies. When Ken Hamilton started discussing some of the environmental projects he was overseeing, Steve jumped in and immediately offered help with a website for the organization. Since then Steve has worked with many volunteers and staff to develop and host several websites for the GreenAllies organization. His amazing knowledge and willingness to help has placed Steve at the…

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