July 20 @ 10:30am
The West Pikeland Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will be presenting the third part of our Sustainability Saturday series on July 20th beginning at 10:30 am.
This two-part program will focus on lawn conversion and rain gardens. It will begin with a brief presentation at the Chester Spring Library and will proceed to two member’s homes 5 minutes away to show residents how these elements work in their gardens.
Rain Gardens
Capturing rainwater from your home’s downspouts creates a beautiful garden opportunity that also improves water quality and reduces stormwater runoff. Native plants used in a rain garden will also tolerate dry spells. Learn how and where to place a rain garden in your yard during the site visit.
Lawn Conversion
Watering and mowing have made grass lawns one of America’s most expensive, labor intensive and environmentally devastating crops. At this program you will learn about alternatives to lawns such as: native species pollinator gardens, low mow or no mow lawns, meadows, vegetable gardens, and managed “let it go” areas.
September 21 @ 10:30am
Join us at the Chester Springs Library (1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs) to learn more about installing a solar and battery backup system in your home. After a brief introduction at the library the group will caravan to a resident’s home to see a system in operation.
Join the Environmental Advisory Council as they present an ongoing event series, Sustainable Saturdays, April through September 2024. At these events, township residents can learn about sustainable systems for their homes by attending several speaker series at either the township building or the Chester Springs Library. In addition, attendees will be able to visit various West Pikeland Township resident’s homes for demonstrations of sustainable systems. This series will occur throughout the summer as residents and experts share their knowledge on creating a sustainable home. Sponsored by the EAC and Chester Springs Library
Mark your calendars for informative and money savings ideas to make your house more energy efficient and your property more sustainable. The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) has set up a program called Sustainable Saturdays to assist residents in moving forward with the energy efficiency and green objectives they have.
Sustainable Saturdays through the summer will highlight what some Township residents have done to reduce their energy consumption and save money. The residents will give an introductory talk at the Chester Springs Library and then take the group to their home to see the ideas and systems in practice.
