Nature Series

Garden Restoration and New Beginnings

Wednesday, April 12 (6:30-8pm)

Whether you are looking to return a garden to its former glory or start garden beds and elements anew, Master Gardener Rich Kedanis will present information to help organize and streamline your work and inspire you to take on your next garden project. FREE. Registration required.

Beyond the Blue Bin

Tuesday, August 22 (6-8pm)

Learn how to properly recycle in Haverford’s single stream curbside collection; and how to go above and beyond. EAC members will explain what is accepted and not, how to clean, and introduce you to our opt-in program to recycle items not accepted in your blue bin. FREE. Registration required.

Herb Gardening

Wednesday, April 19 (10-11am)

Basil, chives, parsley, and thyme are great herbs for new gardeners. Growing an herb garden is an engaging, economical activity - and a great starting place for new gardeners. Learn it all from Master Gardener Joe Daniels. FREE. Registration required.

Backyard Composting Workshop

Monday, May 8 (7-8:30pm) (Virtual)

Learn how to reduce your waste, fight climate change, and make free organic fertilizer in your backyard. Gwen Nolan, from Mother Compost, will teach you the basics of backyard composting and common issues of new composters. Haverford Township residents are eligible to purchase a compost bin for $30 after attending the workshop. FREE. Registration required.

Trail News

Pennsy Trail - Construction begins this spring on the extension to the Pennsy Trail. This includes the pedestrian bridge over Manoa Road. Construction is expected to take 12 months. The completed trail will extend from the YMCA on Eagle Road to the Llanerch Shopping Center on West Chester Pike. The trail will provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access from the Llanerch neighborhood to Veterans Field, Bailey Park, the Library, Middle School and the YMCA.

Volunteer Opportunities

Freedom Playground Work Day

Saturday, April 29 (9am-3pm)

In cooperation with the Freedom Playground Committee we are having a volunteer day to spruce up the playground. This year we did a big renovation - help us with the finishing touches. Sign-up for a 2 hour spot: https://haverfordfreedomplayground.org/

Parks and Trails Volunteer Days

Projects include tree plantings and maintenance and removing invasives. Last year, residents logged over 500 hours on the parks and trails. These projects promote biodiversity by offering food and habitat to native wildlife, reduce flooding and erosion, improve water quality and provide access to high quality natural space in our community.

Visit the Current News section of the township website for information on dates and times and a link to register - www.Havtwp.org. Registrants will be contacted prior to the event with information.