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2001 Governor’s Award for Watershed Stewardship

Enviro Star Award for 2002

Upcoming Events                     

Saturday, April 26th - Tree Planting in South Fayette

The South Fayette Conservation Group is looking for volunteers to help plant bare-root trees and shrubs. See their Planting Day Flyer for details.

Saturday, April 26th - Household Hazardous Waste Collection

See the township’s web site for more information about the collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Settler's Cabin Park.

Saturday, May 3rd - Honoring Douglas A. Watkins

CLS is recognizing the service of Douglas A. Watkins to our community and his support of the work of CLS by planting an indigenous tree in Boyce Mayview Park. Join us at 10:30 a.m. at the pavilion in Boyce Mayview Park.

Saturday, May 3rd - Conservation Connection at the Zoo

This region-wide celebration of conservation will be held at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium on Saturday evening. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are available for purchase online at www.westmorelandconservancy.org. Reduced-price tickets for daytime admission to the Zoo will also be available.

Sunday, May 4th - Kicknetting at Drake Loop

From 1 to 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help at four weekend kicknetting sessions in May. No experience is necessary, and you are guaranteed a fascinating, educational experience. Click here for more information about this CLS program.

Saturday, May 10th - Migratory Bird Count at Boyce Mayview

CLS will again sponsor the annual Migratory Bird Count at Boyce Mayview Park. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the gardens off Boyce Road and receive assignments there. Any questions, please call CLS at 412-831-3289. Please leave a voice mail if you plan to participate.

Sunday, May 11th - Kicknetting at Power Relay Station

From 1 to 3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Saturday, May 17th - Visit Us at Community Day

Please stop by the CLS booth at Community Day and say hello.

Saturday, May 17th - Kicknetting at 3-hole Golf Course

From 1 to 3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Sunday, May 18th - Kicknetting at Clair’s Kennels

From 1 to 3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Saturday, June 21st - River Sweep

More information on this annual event coming soon.

Monday, July 14th - Children's Library Program about Spiders

CLS is pleased to sponsor Sarah Lyle's program about spiders. The program is at 1:30 p.m. and is for children in grades K to 3.

CLS News                     

Plastics Recycling Update

All Plastics Coded 1 through 5 Can Now Be Recycled at the Curb

The two organizations handling plastics recycling in the Pittsburgh region have upgraded their facilities and can now handle all plastic bottles, etc. bearing codes 1 through 5. Through the efforts of John Despines, the township was advised of this option and negotiated with our hauler to start accepting the additional plastics immediately. Well done!

Dell Lesnett Receives Tracey Buckman
Stewardship Award

Thomas “Dell” Lesnett has received the Tracey Buckman Stewardship Award for 2007.  This award is given annually to a person who has contributed in a significant way to the stewardship, care and nurturing of the natural environment.

Many years ago, Dell Lesnett, sometimes known as the Bluebird Man, began working with patients at Mayview State Hospital to build Bluebird boxes that were then installed on the hospital grounds.  Even though the Mayview Hospital project eventually faltered, Dell continued to expand his work, putting many more boxes into Boyce/Mayview Park, Gilfillan Park, the municipal golf course, and Friendship Village.  Not only did Dell build the boxes, but he maintained them throughout the year.  This required cleaning and repairing the boxes, looking in on the nesting birds, counting the eggs, counting those that fledged and maintaining extensive records.  At one time, Dell was maintaining as many as 100 Bluebird boxes.  Dell’s interest in the project continues even today, but age and health concerns have dictated that he pass his project on to others in the township.  All of us are indebted to Dell Lesnett for the large population of Bluebirds we find in Upper St. Clair’s wooded areas today.

REEC Events

The Regional Environmental Education Center in Boyce-Mayview Park has a variety of events planned for the coming months. There is something for all interests and all ages. See the Events page at the REEC website, www.regionaleec.org, for details.

USC Recycling

24/7 Paper Recycling Is Here!

Now it is easier than ever to recycle waste paper and cardboard in Upper St. Clair.

There is a permanent, 24/7, recycling drop-off site located in the small Public Works parking lot off of Truxton Road. You can bring materials for recycling anytime, and it is no longer necessary to separate cardboard from paper. Please flatten empty cardboard boxes and leave shredded paper in bags. (Hint: Although plastic bags for shredded paper are acceptable, why not use paper grocery bags or, if you have a lot, use paper leaf bags.) Please take household batteries to Walgreens (Photo Department), Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Batteries Plus (Rt. 88, Castle Shannon), IKEA, or the E-House (South Side).

Weather                     

Here’s what to expect if you’re going outside to enjoy the natural beauty of Western Pennsylvania.

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