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Projects in the community provide us the opportunities to show our commitment to share our
knowledge and love of gardening while beautifying the area.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
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Projects 2010
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April 22, 2010: Earth Day Clean-Up
Our spring "Adopt-a-Highway" Clean-Up begins at 9:30a.m. at St. Pius Church;
we'll distribute gloves, safety vest and trash bags, then divide into groups to
pick up trash on a two mile section of Routes 106 & 374 from Royal to West Clifford.
Rain date: April 24, 2010.
If you can not join us, please consider cleaning up a section of road in your neighborhood.
Although you might incur the expense for disposing of the trash - Your Help in Keeping
Pennsyvania Beautiful is Worth It!
June 15, 2010: Planting at the Hoover School
We will plant flowers beginning at 9a.m. at the Hoover School. The beds will be pre-dug.
Bring, gloves, shovel, rakes, and hand tools. Please join us in beautifying the exterior of
this recently renovated historical school house. See the story of the Hoover School at:
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Projects 2009
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009: Earth Day Clean-up
It's time for our spring "Adopt-a-Highway" Clean-Up. We'll meet at St. Pius Church
at 9:30 a.m. to distribute gloves, safety vest and trash bags, then divide into groups to
pick up trash on a two mile section of Routes 106 & 374 from Royal to West Clifford.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009: Work Session in Clifford
We'll begin work at the cemetery and "Welcome" sign on Main Street at 1p.m. then move to
the Veteran's Memorial at the Township Bldg. This will take a few hours, so plan to join
us after work ~ it's a fun time ~ bring gloves, hand tools and rakes.
Thursday, May 21, 2009: Forest City Flower Barrels
The Garden Club will give instruction and hands on assistance to members of the Forest City
Commercial Association, Main Street business owners, school children and residents on
planting 20 barrels of flowers. We'll begin at 4p.m. at various locations along Main Street.
Everyone is invited to help! Bring your hand shovel, gloves and tools.
The flowers will be a beautiful and welcoming site by the 30th Anniversary
of "Old Home Week" on July 30th - August 2nd.
Mid-June 2009: Gardening at Forest City Nursing Home
By rejuvenating the Gazebo garden at the Forest City Nursing Home with perennial and annual
flowers, the residents and their visitors will have a lovely place to visit while enjoying
the outdoors.
September 25, 2009: Fall Garden Maintenance
A Friday morning clean-up is scheduled at 10:00a.m. at the Herrick
Twp. Municipal Bldg. Please try to give us a hand; bring gloves and tools.
September 29, 2009: Fall Garden Maintenance
A Tuesday morning clean-up is scheduled at 10:00a.m. at the Clifford Cemetery on
Main Street. Please try to give us a hand; bring gloves and tools.
Postponed October 3, 2009: "Adopt-a-Highway" Clean-up
It's time for an "Adopt-a-Highway" Clean-Up. We'll meet at St. Pius Church
at 9:30 a.m. to distribute gloves, safety vest and trash bags, then divide into groups to
pick up trash on a two mile section of Routes 106 & 374 from Royal to West Clifford.
Early November 2009: Tree Planting
We will assist the CTCA and the Clifford Volunteer Firemen plant 20 trees at the Main Street
"Welcome" sign and the Firemen's picnic grounds. All are welcome to help! Please
bring gloves, shovels, and rakes.
Do you have a Community Project in Mind?
to read more.
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Projects 2008
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Tree Planting, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008
Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Clifford Twp. Bldg. to plant an Arboretum style tree garden. The
holes will be pre-dug. Dirt and mulch will be available on site. Bring gloves, shovels and
rakes. All are welcome to lend a hand! Rain date: Sun. Nov. 2nd.
Work Session in Clifford; Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
It's time for a final weeding and to cut back the flowers at the cemetery and "Welcome" sign
in Clifford. Work starts at 6p.m. along the Main Street - please bring gloves, hand tools and
rakes.
Union Dale Rail-Trail Maintenance, Thursday, June 12, 2008
The NE PA Rail-Trail will hold a ½ Marathon on Sept. 7, 2008 with a course from Forest City
to Union Dale and back. In preparation for the event, the garden club will meet at 6:30p.m.
to weed, plant lilies and rudbeckia, and mulch the Union Dale Trailhead near Cable's Store.
Bring shovels, clippers, etc. and join us if you can.
Marathon info: .
Veteran's Memorial Planting, Monday, May 19, 2008
Flowers and shrubs will be planted at the Veteran's Memorial in front of the
Clifford Twp. Building. Meet at 3p.m. to plant and mulch. Please lend a hand
to prepare the area for the upcoming Memorial Day service in honor of local veterans.
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup, Sunday, April 27, 2008
Meet at 8:30AM at St. Pius Church on Rt. 106 between Royal and West Clifford. Bags
and gloves provided. Wear a bright color as we will be walking on Rt. 106.
Tree Planting, Saturday, April 19, 2008
Meet at 10AM at the Clifford Twp. Bldg. to plant seven bare root trees alongside
the cemetery. The holes will be pre-dug. Dirt and mulch will be available on site.
Bring gloves, shovels and rakes.
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Projects 2007
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Garden Club Assists Rail-Trail
Early in November 2007, club members and spouses (many are also
R-T members) volunteered to plant 15 bare root trees on the D&H Trail in
Forest City. Funding for the trees was awarded to Rail-Trail by the NEPA Urban & Community
Forestry Program. To learn more about the local Rail-Trail, visit
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At the same time, three trees also funded by the NEPA Urban & Community Forestry
Program were planted on Main Street, Clifford.
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Garden Planted at Herrick Township Building
In June 2007, club members planted a perennial garden at the entrance to the Herrick
Township Building. A variety of plants were donated from club members gardens and from the
Plant Exchange. The Township participated in the project by preparing the planting bed with top soil,
providing mulch, and watering the gardens. The Garden Club thanks the Township
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Trees Planted in Clifford
In April 2007, seven trees were planted at "Welcome" sign and cemetery
on Main Street by club members and community volunteers. Funding for the trees has been
awarded to the CTCA by the NEPA Urban & Community Forestry Program. Thank you to all
those who volunteered! Their time will be valued as "in-kind donations" towards
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"Adopt-a-Highway" Semi-Annual Clean-Ups
On April 29, 2007, Garden Club members spent the morning cleaning up
a two mile section of Routes 106 & 374 from Royal to West Clifford. |
Projects 2006
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Garden Club Plants Trees
On Friday, November 10, 2006, Garden Club members assisted with a fall tree planting as a part
of the Clifford Township Tree Removal and Planting Project Grant. The community
beautification project involved planting and mulching sixteen trees including flowering
Chanticleer Pears, Karpick Maples and a Littleleaf Linden. Thank you to all those who volunteered! Their time
will be valued as "in-kind donations" towards matching the grant funds. |
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"Adopt-a-Highway" Semi-Annual Clean-Ups
In April 2006 & Sept. 2006, Garden Club members spent a weekend morning cleaning up
a two mile section of Routes 106 & 374 from Royal to West Clifford. Thank you to
the youth of Saint Pius Catholic Church for joining the clean up and lending a hand! |
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Garden Club to Plant Trees
On Friday, April 21, 2006, Garden Club members assisted with a spring tree planting as the second
stage of the Clifford Township Bicentennial Tree Assessment and Planting Project Grant.
This community beautification project involved planting thirteen trees of various species
at locations on Creamery Road, Main Street and at the Clifford Township Building.
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Garden Club to Assist at Mountain View High School
The Garden Club will assist Chelsea Marcho, a Junior at the Mountain View High School,
with an ambitious Senior Project to create an outdoor classroom and memorial garden.
To read more,
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Projects 2005
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Garden Club to Inventory & Plant Trees
The Garden Club will assist Clifford Township and community volunteers to assess
the trees and planting sites throughout the Township. To read more,
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Garden Club Restores Wall and Plants Trees in Clifford
There has been a beehive of activity throughout Clifford this fall as the Garden Club
restored a stone wall and planted trees. To read more,
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Garden Club "Adopts-a-Highway"
On Sunday, May 1, 2005, Garden Club members cleaned up a two mile section of
Routes 106 & 374 from Royal to West Clifford. To read more,
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Gardens Planted at the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company
As our second Community Project in May 2005, members of the Garden Club donated
and planted perennials at the Fire Company. To read more,
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Garden Planted at the Union Dale Post Office
Our Community Projects continued in June 2005 with members of the Garden Club planting
a raised flower bed at the Union Dale Post Office. To read more,
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Do you have a Community Project in Mind?
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Assistance from the Garden Club
The Mountain View Garden Club will provide gardening assistance and expertise and
educational programs to organizations, clubs, businesses and civic groups committed
to beautifying, protecting and utilizing the public spaces, gardens and
greenways in the community. To read more,
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