Linn Log newsletter of the Merrill W.W. Linn Land & WWaterwaysaterways Conservancy 2014 Board of Directors

John Snook, President Deb Brubaker, Treasurer Owen Floody, Secretary Susan Warner-Mills, Vice-President Warren Abrahamson Marilyn Brill Donna & Dick Constant Diane Donato Judy Ellis Roy Fontaine Tom Gibson Wayne McDiffett Mission of the Linn Conservancy Sarajane Snyder To protect ecologically signifi cant sites in Union, upper John Tonzetich Northumberland and contiguous counties and to preserve their natural beauty and diversity for scientifi c, historic, educational, Allen Schweinsberg, Site/Stewardship Chair biological, recreational, agricultural, and scenic qualities through Geoff Goodenow, Coordinator cooperative agreements with landowners, and to educate the public on conservation issues critical to the health of our local Sarajane Snyder, Editor environment and our planet. Patricia Arduini, Webmaster for your calendar the short list of public events; details for many listed inside

March 24: March 27 & April 7: Presentation at Union County Public Library, speaker from National Zoo March 27 & May 12: Bucknell Environmental Center visiting lectures April 3: local Sierra Club evening talks

April 5: BCWA program Amphibians Demystifed, 7pm UC Gov. Center, N. 15th St, Lewisburg presented by Bucknell Biology professor Mizuki Takahashi April 19: Spring cleanup at D/E/W; 9 a.m.-noon

April-May:Trout Unlimited hosts clean up at Union Co. Sportsman’s Club 9 a.m.-1p.m. Call Jim Hepner for details 570 286-7870 April 26: Caring for Communities, events throughout, full schedule inside April 27 & June 22: RB Winter annual clean up, 9:30 a.m.-noon; Open House from 1-3 p.m. May 7: Adopt-a-Highway cleanup along Penns Creek June 9-20: Annual Banquet; Shade Mtn Winery

“We must conceive BCWA of class, stewardship ‘Our Thirsty Earth,’ not through simply BILL as one individual’s practice, buta rather as the mutual and intimate relationship extending across generations,

a between a human community and its place on earth.” --John Elders from his essay ‘Inheriting Mount Tom’ events & activities local events of interest to our members

BCWA Offers Summer Course Through BILL: “Our Thirsty Earth”

In June the Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance of the Linn Conservancy in partnership with the Bucknell Institute of Lifelong Learning (BILL) will offer a short course involving the stewardship of our streams. Board member David Pearson is developing the course along with several members of the BCWA. The subject will include summary presentations of the broad picture as well as practical �ield observations. Panel discussions by local professionals will allow informed discussions to take place. Join us as we look at the workings of our watershed, its pleasures and its problems. Some of the speci�ic topics include: • Living water & stream biodiversity, water quality testing • Agricultural runoff, riparian buffers, & stream bank stabilization • Urban runoff, storm water control, pervious surfaces, lawns, rain gardens • Wetlands and their importance to the environment, restoration and replacement • Dams, �ish barriers, eels and mussels, shad, the fabridam, legacy sediments • Save the Bay, the big picture The class will be held from 10 a.m. - noon on June 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20. Register for the course by contacting the BILL program of�ice: [email protected] JoinBILL Catalogues Us In Caring are available For in the Our public Adopt-a-Highway libraries and other locations.

The Conservancy is responsible for a 2 mile stretch of state highway beginning at the north side of the Penns Creek bridge on Rte 104 south of Mif�linburg. We follow Penns Creek upstream (west) to the Limestone Township picnic pavilion (meeting place for the event) then turn north to where the road intersects with the White Springs Rd.

Jo Reilly will continue as our coordinator for the event through 2014. Jo has recently partnered with the Lower Penns Creek Watershed Association in this cleanup effort. Members of that group remove debris along the creek bank and within the creek as we care for the parallel roadway.

You’ll enjoyApril this 27, scenic June 22,location August along 24, Penns and October Creek. Look 19 for some wild�lowers and maybe spot a Bald Eagle, an osprey or blue heron hunting along the waterway. Jo has chosen the following dates (all Sundays) for the events: . If you would like to help, contact Jo for speci�ic time Springand other details.Cleanup She can at be D/E/W reached at 966-4272 Seven Mts. Audubon 2014 programs Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. - noon 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. is the date of our Kelly Twp Bldg., Ziegler Rd., Lewisburg spring cleanup at the Dale/Engle/Walker property, 1471 Strawbridge Rd, Lewisburg. Please let us know if you can 3/19: Vernal Pools lend a hand for all or part of the morning by contacting Jeannette Lasansky: [email protected]. Bring gloves; 4/16: Photo Safari of Tanzania Librarylight refreshments Hosts will National be provided. Zoo Presentation 5/21: Australia

Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Audubon also hosts fi rst Saturday hikes departing 7:30 a.m. from CVS parking lot at at the Public Library for Union“From Rt. 15 & 192 in Lewisburg GiantCounty Pandas Drew Portocarrero, to Poison Dart an Frogsassistant.” director at the Smithsonian National Zoo will present a program titled He will discuss recent Û successes in over 25 nations to save both iconic and lesser www.sevenmountainsaudubon.org known species. Register by calling the library 570 523-1172. 2 Linn Log Spring 2014 RB Winter Park Spring Cleanup & Open House April 27, from 9 a.m.- noon

On Saturday help get R. B. Winter State Park in good condition after the long winter. Volunteers are needed for raking leaves in the campground, litter and brush clean ups, trail maintenance, tidying the park’s butter�ly and wild�lower gardens and other projects. If you or your group would like a hands-on way to celebrate Earth or Arbor Day, please contact the park of�ice for details and let us know if you plan to attend. We will meet at the HalfwayOpen House Run Environmental 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 Learning p.m. Center at 9 a.m. Bring work gloves and stone or leaf rakes marked with your name if possible. On Saturday afternoon, the Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center will hold an Enjoy the center’s Bucknelllibrary, displays University and hands on activities.Environmental Center Brings Visiting Lecturers March 27, 7:30 p.m. “Plenitude: The New Economics of Sustainability.”

in the Trout Auditorium: Juliet Schor, Professor of Sociology at Boston College, will give thePlenitude: keynote The presentation New Economics during of Bucknell’s True Wealth second annual Sustainability Symposium. Dr. Schor’sThe Overworked research and American: teaching The focuses Unexpected on work, Decline consumption, of Leisure and sustainability. She is the author of several books, including , Aprilpublished 7, 7:30 in 2010, p.m. and the national best-seller,“The Limits of Environmental Governance.” .

in the ELC Forum: Professor at the University of Michigan’s School of NaturalEnvironmentality: Resources and Technologies Environment, of Government Dr. Arun Agrawal’s and the Makingresearch of and Subjects teaching emphasize the politics of international development, institutional change, and environmental conservation. His best-known book is Sierra Club ,Sponsors published in 2005. Programs

Two programs are on the schedule of the local Sierra Club chapter. Both will be held at the Public Library for UnionThursday, County inMarch the Community 27 room starting at 6:45. meet the PA chapter’s new director

On , you will have an opportunity to to the Otzinachason Group, Joanne Kilgour. Joanne is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Law with a certi�icate in EnvironmentalMay 12 at 6:45 Law, pm Science and Policy. Refreshment will be provided. Wild Pennsylvania On , Richard Whiteford will make a presentation about climate change. Mr. Whiteford has written over 500 articles for various publicationsAn andInconvenient is the author Truth of the book . He was a presenter at the United Nations in 2009 at the International Conference on Health and the Environment about global warming and is a certi�ied presenter for . like-minded organizations updates from other groups working to protect land & waterways

Lower Penns Creek Watershed Association

The Lower Penns Creek Watershed Association has elected Robert Miller of Middleburg as President for 2014. Bob’s contact phone number is 570-837- 5118. We are planning talks and activities on pollinators, �ishing, and monarch butter�ly habitat (our rain gardens in New Berlin have them in various stages). If you have expertise or interest in these topics, give Bob a call. Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Penns Creek Adult Resource Center, Richard Rd, Penns Creek. �

www.linnconservancy.org 3 conservancy news & notes keeping current with the land & people of the Linn Conservancy

Board Holds Planning Session

In February, the Linn Conservancy’s board of directors along with representation from various committees gathered for a day-long planning session at the Union County Government Center. The program was conducted by Susan Warner-Mills as a follow up to our 2013 session facilitated by Jim and Susan Mathias. Attendees focused on designing a 10 year plan setting goals related to fund raising, membership, educational outreach, land protection and stewardship for each committee. This effort will continue as each committee de�ines Reportspeci�ic action of steps In-kind to promote Contributions and accomplish its torespective Linn and Conservancy overarching goals. in 2013

Being a largely volunteer organization, the Linn Conservancy bene�its tremendously from the many hours, miles and other means by which folks make in-kind support of our mission. Although volunteers do their best at recording these data, many additional hours and in-kind services have gone unrecorded. In summary, 2194 hours (under) valued at $49,277, 6172 miles at $3,641.58 and other support at $2724.64 come to a total in- kind donation of $55,643.36. This grand total is almost double the amount of the annual budget of the Linn Conservancy. Many thanks for the time, talent, and dedication of these volunteers, which include �ifteen board members, numerous committee persons and countless special project volunteers. These hours do not include the many volunteer hours that are donated to Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance (BCWA), a subsidiary of the Conservancy’sLinn Conservancy. Annual Dinner Set for Wednesday May 7th

This year we will return to the Shade Mountain Winery for our annual dinner. Join us at this delightful setting overlooking the vineyards and landscape of Snyder County. Social time featuring Shade Mountain wines, hors de oeuvres and raf�le will begin at 5:30 pm with formal festivities kicking off at 6:15 and dinner at 6:45 on Wednesday, May 7. S&M Caterers of Mif�linburg will provide our buffet including a vegetarian selection.

Our tentative speaker this year will be Tom Badman of Selinsgrove who will share his research and artifact collection of the American Indians who settled the Valley. Since childhood, he has collected and treasured various artifacts along the river where he lives. He treats each piece as a tangible link to the past that has its own story to tell and gives insight into the remarkable lives of these �irst valley residents who, it might be said, were thoroughly and completely linked to their landscape. Through the studying of these artifacts, these people live again. By learning their history, we can more fully appreciate the richness and beauty of the land we are working to protect. Tom has been delighting audiences around the valley with his presentations for many years. Please join us for a most enjoyable and informative evening.

Shade Mountain Vineyard/Winery is located 6 miles south of Mif�linburg on Rte 104 between Penns Creek and Middleburg. The street address is 16140 Pa Rte 104, Middleburg, PA.

Bring a Guest: We encourage members to bring a non-member guest to introduce him/her to the Conservancy. We offer you a 20% discount on your guest’s ticket. You will �ind a reservation form inserted within your newsletter or as a separate attachment if you are receiving this newsletter electronically. Please return it with Upcomingyour payment before Kayak Monday, Workshop: April 28. “Summer on the River”

Discussions have started with John Ryan of “These Guys Kayak” to partner on an August program on the Susquehanna River. For kids age 6 or older and adults, the focus will be on basic kayaking skills and learning about the ecology of the river. Four sessions 9am-12:30pm over consecutive days will be based in Lewisburg 4 butLinn extend Log to differentSpring 2014 reaches of the river between Montgomery and Lewisburg. Conservancy members will receive a discounted price. As details are �inalized they will be posted on our website and Facebook pages. Caring for Communities Earth Month Celebration! The Conservancy’s annual Earth Day celebration, Caring for Communities kicks off its 11th year of presenting program of family-oriented events designed to link us to our landscape and exploring environmental issues that affect our communities and our world. This year’s theme: Linking Landscapes, the Conservancy’s new initiative. Our schedule can also be found on our website. Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m. Lost Rivers at The Campus Sunday, April 6, 1 p.m. Lost Rivers Buffalo Creek Canoe/Kayak The documentary offers a historical look at Adventure Trip rivers and streams that have been channeled to run under cities, unbeknownst to most residents. Sponsored by the Bucknell University Environmental Center as part of its Sponsored by the Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance, this GreenThursday, Screens April series. $23, admission.9 a.m. will take us on the middle section of Buffalo Creek from Mazeppa to Strawbridge Rd. Led by Canoe Susquehanna WKOK 1070 AM ‘On the Mark’ with reservation and fee required. Look for details and Saturday,register online April (www.paddlehappy.com) 12, 10 a.m. or call 524-7692. Mark Lawrence hosts Tom Gibson, Warren Abrahamson, Walk at Montandon Wetlands and other Linn Conservancy members in a conversation on the value of Linking Landscapes and details about the month’s activities. Led by Bucknell University professors and Tony Markunas Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. III of Central Builders Supply. Meet at Central Builders’ sand plant off Route 45, .3 miles east of Route 405 and the Tour of BCWA Buffalo Creek Lewisburg bridge. The walk will extend on trails deep into the marsh area; rubber boots are advised. Acid Water Remediation Facility Saturday, April 12, 1-4 p.m. & hike to the headwaters B.V. Rail Trail Cleanup

In western Union County, this facility is treating water Meet at Buffalo Valley Out�itters on Rt. 45 at Brookpark at Buffalo Creek’s headwaters so aquatic life can once Farm in Lewisburg again thrive downstream. Sponsored by the Buffalo Creek Sunday, April 13, 1 p.m. Watershed Alliance. Tour will be followed by a 1.5-mile roundtrip hike to Buffalo Creek’s headwaters led by Thom CFC Bicycle Ride Fantaskey, which will include water sampling to compare water quality at different locations. On the Conservancy’s Rural Routes and the new Buffalo Valley Rail Trail. Led by bike enthusiast Tom Gibson. Directions from Lewisburg: Starting at the intersection of Routes will be available for two levels of experience, 15 U.S. 15 and Route 45, go west 17.8 miles, turn right onto miles and 30 miles. Park at the Dale/Engle/Walker House Stony Run Road (just before the Laurelton center and the junction with Route 235). After 3.2 miles, you will come to Saturday,and meet at theApril Dale’s 19, Ridge 7:30 Trail p.m. parking lot. an intersection of forest roads. Turn right onto Buffalo Flat Road and follow it for 1.6 miles. Cross the stream, and you Owl Prowl & Astronomy Night Sunday,will see the April sign and 6 gate to the facility. Owl walk led by Joe Southerton, Mif�linburg teacher, Tour of Grove’s Mill, 10 a.m. followed by astronomy observing at 8:30 led by Bucknell University astronomers. Meet at the Dale’s Ridge Trail parking lot for the Owl Prowl or at the Dale/Engle/Walker Located at 2509 Hoffa Mill Rd. near Lewisburg, this is one of the oldest water-powered grain mills in the country still House for the stargazing. operating. Tom Rich, Bucknell mechanical engineering professor who has documented this and other Union County mills, will share his expertise. www.linnconservancy.org 5 CfC featured event As part of Caring for Communities celebration, the Merrill Linn Conservancy is partnering with the Lewisburg Arts Council and the Artists’ Guild of Lewisburg to organize the First Annual Plein Air event.

Plein Air is a painting done outside rather than in a studio. The term comes from the French en plein air, meaning ‘in the open air’. Plein Air art-making day Alice Kelsey, a well-known plein air artist from State College, will sunday april 27th, 9 a.m. give a plein air workshop that morning, rain or shine, at the Dale Engle Walker property.

Four Linn Conservancy easement sites will be available for artists to visit, observe, and be inspired by. A 4 p.m. reception at D/E/W will conclude sunday’s festivities. The artists’ paintings and drawings will then be on display at the Public Library of Union County the month of June and at other locations in the months following.

We will need volunteers and assistance on the day of the event. If you are interested, please contact Marilyn Brill 570-522-9254 For more information, check out the Linn website and the Lewisburg Arts Council website

Alice Kelsey’s painting “Cherry Run” www.lewisburgartscouncil.com Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. Switch at the Campus Theatre Tour of Turtle Creek stream Switch restoration site discusses how our energy scenario will play out in the future and the role ef�iciency will play. Sponsored by the Bucknell University Environmental Center as part of On the farm of Josh Satteson at 1785 Old Schoolhouse Rd. its Green Screens series. $2 admission. From the intersection of Rt. 45 & 15, drive west to the �irst Friday, April 25, 5 p.m. red light at the intersection of Fairground Rd. Turn left on Fairground Road, and take the �irst right onto Smoketown It’s Arbor Day! Rd., then left on Old Schoolhouse Rd. Follow it 1.8 miles, going 0.2 miles past Pheasant Ridge Rd. Wednesday, May 7, 6 p.m. Festivities sponsored by the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission: 5 p.m. Tree Planting Ceremony followed by Linn Conservancy annual banquet 6 p.m. Tree Walk. Learn about notable trees in downtown Lewisburg. Meet at Hufnagle Park. at Shade Mountain Winery Sunday, April 27, 1 p.m. Buffalo Creek Canoe/Kayak The public is invited, reservations are required. See Adventure Trip Swebsiteaturday, for details.May 10, 10 a.m. Open house at the Abrahamson/ Sponsored by the Buffalo Creek Watershed Alliance, this Burnham/McDiffett property will take us on the lower section of Buffalo Creek from Strawbridge Rd. to St. George St. in Lewisburg. Led by Canoe Susquehanna with reservation and fee required. Learn about the Linn Conservancy’s newest conservation Look for details and register online (www.paddlehappy. easement and go for a hike. From the Route 15 traf�ic light com) or call 524-7692. at Bucknell University, take Smoketown Rd. 1 mile to Stein Lane. Turn left and continue 2.8 miles to Forest House Lane at the top of Shamokin Mountain. Turn left onto Forest House Lane and continue 0.2 mile to the Shamokin Mountain Trailhead. Join us for refreshments, a short hike Join us on weekends throughout April and into May. Directionsand introduction for events to this held diverse at the landscape. Dale/Engle/Walker property: 1471 Strawbridge Road: from Lewisburg drive west 1.7 miles on Route 192. Look for a brown PennDOT sign and turn right onto Strawbridge Rd. Lane and parking is on your left just before the bridge.

6 Linn Log Spring 2014 Linking Landscapes For Monarch Butterflies in Decline

How many monarch butter�lies do you recall seeing this past summer and fall? I counted one adult and found no larva. This sad observation was reinforced by a look at the website www.MonarchWatch.org. which identi�ied this as a national trend.

What’s behind this decline?

Along with the impact of climate change, several stresses have been leading to a decline in their numbers over the past two decades. In Mexico, illegal logging and poorly regulated tourism in and around the butter�lies’ overwintering sites are taking a toll. And throughout the insects’ North American breeding grounds, declines in milkweed plants are taking a toll on the butter�ly’s numbers.

Monarchs lay their eggs only on milkweeds. The caterpillars hatch, eat the leaves ingesting toxins found in milkweed sap. The poison does not harm caterpillars but makes them—and later adult butter�lies—unpalatable to potential predators. Monarchs head north from Mexico around the second week of March. When will we see the first Monarchs in central PA? In the fall, adults migrate to a speci�ic forest area in Mexico to overwinter. Those adults migrate northward in spring reproducing in route with their young advancing northward through spring and summer. Those adults emerging in late summer and fall are the ones that will migrate to Mexico for the winter and continue the cycle.

Unless governments, communities and citizens respond appropriately to offset these losses in monarch habitat, their numbers are likely to continue to decline. SoLinking what Landscapescan we/you do?

Think: -- As wildlife gardeners, we can all support struggling monarchs in our own yards by planting milkweeds that caterpillars need to survive and by cultivating fall-blooming native plants that fuel the butter�lies’ journey to Mexican wintering grounds.

If you need a source of milkweeds appropriate for your region, check out Monarch Watch’s Milkweed Market. Of the slightly more than 100 species native to North America, here are four that are commercially available and easy to grow. All are perennials indigenous to the eastern two-thirds of North America. All support a variety of other insects, includingWhorled several milkweed species that also depend on milkweed for survival.

• usually tops out at 2 feet tall. It prefers really dryButter�lyweed and sandy soils. The white �lowers, which appear between July and September, also entice native bees. • has orange �lat-topped �lowers that attract many otherCommon butter�lies milkweed in addition to monarchs, including tiger, spicebush and pipevine swallowtails. • Swamp milkweed has purplish �lowers that bloom from early to Monarch caterpillars are very distinct. Check mid-summer. out the Conservancy’s facebook page for more butterfly friendly resources. • prefers wet conditions in the wild but also does �ine in average garden soil. This species is a favorite of egg-laying female monarchs. www.linnconservancy.org 7 What Might You Find On The Trail?

As spring weather tempts us more and more to take to the outdoors, we want to remind you of the Conservancy maintained sites open for your enjoyment.

• Dale’s Ridge, two-mile trail, located on Dale/Engle/Walker Property near Lewisburg. Offers variety of habitats – �loodplain, mature hardwoods, and former agricultural �ields. Please keep dogs on leash at all times. • Koons Trail, near the covered bridge on North 4th St. in Mif�linburg within the Buffalo Creek �loodplain. About 1 mile; wild�lowers and birds • Shamokin Mountain Trail, one-mile loop off Stein Lane in Union Twp., Union County. Easy 45-minute walk with a couple of hills; nice views from state game lands southward of the Susquehanna Valley; forest and open �ields • Merrill Linn Trail, a one-mile loop with access off the Mid-State Trail in secluded Mohn Mill Pond area of Bald Eagle State Park in north-western Union County. Noted for vernal pools with beautiful stands of ferns. • Glacier Pools Preserve: near Picture Rocks, Lycoming County. Featuring vernal pools, woodlands and meadows; visit glacierpoolspreserve.com for directions like us on Facebook! our Facebook page is a great resource for conservation news, stories, and photos. Spring is coming! As you emerge from winter hibernation and get out into the woods, we’d love to see some of your freshest photos!

From top, the three photosof spring wildfl owers were taken by Sarajane Snyder along Dale’s Trail back in April 2012. From top, they are Spring Beauties, Hepatica, and Trout Lily.

One of Pennsylvania’s fi rst-blooming fl owers of the season, however, is Skunk Cabbage. How early will we begin to fi nd these strange fl owers poking up through snow and mud this spring?

8 Linn Log Spring 2014 thank you! members, partners, & volunteers make the Linn Conservancy possible

New members

ThankBarbara Holda, you Northumberland; to John Carpenter, Win�ield; Betsy Noyce and Jeff Scheckter, Lewisburg

Emily Fask, Carl Oberheim, Brent and Amanda Kline for staf�ing displays at Snowfest and Cabin Fever; Judy Ellis, AlexaMany Gorski, Special Geoff Goodenow Thanks for to staf�ing Our at CabinCaring Fever For Communities Sponsors: Paul Brann, Marilyn Brill and Susan Warner-Mills, Bucknell University Environmental Center, Cole’s Hardware, Diane and Tony Donato, Lewisburg Garden Club, Lewisburg Studio, Meixell-Diehl Insurance, Wayne McDiffett, McDonald’s Restaurants, Miffl inburg Bank and Trust, Molesevich Environmental, Natural Food and Garden Store, Sally Nyquist, PPL, Susquehanna Life Magazine

Business Partner Card 2014 Linn Conservancy members can enjoy discounts and benefi ts at the following local businesses who have joined as partners for 2014. Please see your membership card for details and patronize these businesses to thank them for their support! Bertoni’s Pizza, Montandon Ard’s Farm Market, Rt. 45 west of Lewisburg; These Guys Kayak, Cherry Alley Café, Lewisburg ; Studio, Buffalo Valley Outdoors, Café Stream in Lewisburg and Reptiland in Allenwood

; The Linn Conservancy is a proud member of the following groups who are also doing great work in protecting land, promoting wise land use, and educating people about the value of nature. Visit their websites to learn more.

membership form: yes! we want to support the Conservancy’s work! name ______Memberships may also be updated ___ Benefactor $5000 through PayPal which you can access on address ______Patron $1000 our website. ______Steward $500 ___ Sponsor $250 Moving? PLEASE NOTIFY US of any ______change of your address, email or phone. ___ Supporter $100 phone ______The post offi ce charges us for returned ___ Friend $50 and forwarded mail. email ______Contributor $25 The Merrill Linn Conservancy ___ Other ____ renewal or new membership (circle one) PO Box 501 ___ Add $10 to join Buffalo Creek Lewisburg, PA 17837 Watershed Alliance this is an (circle one) (570) 524-8666 individual family business contribution [email protected] The Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy Non Pro�it PO Box 501 U.S. Postage Lewisburg, PA 17837 PAID Lewisburg, PA Permit No. 64 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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In this issue: • many opportunities to practice the art of cleaning up • details about BCWA’s June class with BILL • May 7th banquet details and registration form

11th annualfor Caring Communities events schedule inside