August and September bring more than the end of the summer. These months mean watery eyes, sniffling, and other allergic reactions to airborne ragweed pollen during what is traditionally the hay fever season in Pennsylvania. If misery loves company, then hay-fever sufferers should never have to be alone. WHICH PLANTS CAUSE ALLERGIES? Insect-pollinated plants have […]
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Greening West Goshen: Understanding the Link Between Fertilizer and Stream Health
Few moments in life are more mesmerizing than watching clear stream water flow over pebbles, under logs, and through chutes and riffles. We notice the colors, the play of light and shadow, and minnows swimming freely. In Pennsylvania, healthy streams exist where the input of nutrients is well-matched to the needs of the diverse populations […]
Coming Soon… West Goshen’s Sustainability Committee!
West Goshen is currently in the process of forming a Sustainability / Environmental Advisory Committee. As a first step, the township is seeking members of an ad hoc committee to define the purpose and functions of the to-be-created committee. Neighboring communities such as West Chester and East Goshen have similar committees that make recommendations or […]
Greening West Goshen: How to Properly Dispose of Leaves
There are many ways to dispose of leaves and your annual holiday tree. Please see West Goshen Township’s rules below for disposing of fall leaves: DO compost leaves whenever possible (explained more below). DO place leaves in biodegradable bags or trash cans for collection on November 9th, November 23, or December 14. There is no […]
Greening West Goshen: Fall Tree Planting Guide
Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. The cooler temperatures and wet conditions of early autumn are ideal for new plantings. The stress of transplanting a tree (which may lose up to 90% of its root system in the transplant process)is greatly reduced. As tree shoot growth halts with the colder weather […]
Greening West Goshen: Pool Closing Safety Tips
The end of summer also usually means the end of swimming season for families with backyard pools. In the northeast, many pool owners partly or entirely drain their pools to reduce maintenance and potential damage from freezing during winter. Pool water, however, has high levels of chemicals, particularly chlorine, that may be harmful to wildlife […]
Greening West Goshen: Summer Yard Tips
With summer time weather comes the mowing and gardening season. It is important to remember not to blow grass clippings into the street. Grass clippings in the street ultimately end up in a storm drain were they can build up and cause drainage issues and localized flooding. It is also a violation of Township Code […]
West Goshen Township Recycling Requirements
There are varying recycling requirements for homeowners, businesses and multi-unit residencies within West Goshen Township. Please refer to the guidelines below for your individual recycling requirements. Homeowners in West Goshen Township who receive residential trash service will have curbside recycling collections on Mondays as described on page 18. Each owner, operator, or administrator of a […]