Environment

Hellertown Awarded Woodland Restoration Grant

The natural environment in part of Hellertown will receive some TLC thanks to a mini grant the borough has been awarded by Lehigh Valley Greenways.

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Sustainable Goods Store to Open in Promenade Shops

If you've become a fan of the sustainable cleaning, personal care and other products sold by FD Market at the Saucon Valley Farmers' Market in Hellertown and elsewhere, you'll soon be able to purchase them nearby at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

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Proposed Landfill Expansion to Be Discussed at Steel City Meeting

A group of residents concerned about proposed rezoning that would allow the Bethlehem Landfill in Lower Saucon Township to expand have announced a public meeting that will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Steel City Mennonite Church in Steel City.

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Grant Will Help Restore Portion of Fry’s Run in Williams Township

A local stream will receive some TLC thanks to a Wildlands Conservancy grant for $120,000 awarded by the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) announced earlier this month.

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Native Plant Garden Dedicated at Lower Saucon Trailhead

Just like their human counterparts are, Monarch butterflies and other beneficial species will soon be drawn to a popular trailhead on the Saucon Rail Trail in Lower Saucon Township. They won't be there to bicycle or jog, but they will be thankful for the efforts of those who do, some of whom recently created a native plant garden along Reading Drive.

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Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market Vendor of the Week: FD Market

If you're someone who is concerned about environmental sustainability, you're going to enjoy learning more about one of the Saucon Valley Farmers' Market's newest vendors.

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SVHS ‘Tree-Plenish’ Volunteers Plant Saplings to Offset Paper Use

On a beautiful late April day, Saucon Valley student-volunteers fanned out to help make their corner of the planet greener by planting saplings area residents recently purchased.

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Lehigh’s Office of Sustainability Promotes Earth Day, Every Day

While Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22, the Lehigh University community has been recognizing the spirit of the occasion by promoting sustainability and other green initiatives throughout the month of April as well as all year round.

Audio No Rain Date Ep. 51: Christopher Kocher of Wildlands Conservancy

This week--in celebration of Earth Day--we've released No Rain Date early. Fittingly, our special guest this April 22 is someone who cares deeply about our local environment. Christopher Kocher is president of Wildlands Conservancy and an advocate for preserving the Lehigh Valley's open spaces.

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Local Cleanup Events Planned as Earth Day 2021 Approaches

As Earth Day 2021 approaches, volunteer organizations are planning cleanup events to help restore heavily-used local parks, bike paths and hiking trails. Earth Day is observed each April 22 and serves as a reminder that everyone has a role to play in keeping the planet clean.