**Events** Montgomery County Lands Trust

August 6 & 7
Watershed Warriors

Partner Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy needs volunteers to combat further infestation of the European water chestnut, Trapa natans, a highly invasive plant species that has spread from Lake Delmont to the Unami Creek. If not stopped, it could spread into the Perkiomen Creek and also the Schuylkill River. Removal of this invasive species will take place from 9 AM to 1 PM. Volunteers are strongly encouraged to sign up for on or both of the above dates. Participants will pull the weeds from the creek by hand. Prepare to get wet and dirty. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own boats and life jackets to reinforce the effort. Experience is not necessary. Tools and instructions will be provided. Volunteers should register by contacting Emma Melvin at emelvin@perkiomenwatershed.org or 610-287-9383.

August 20-22
Philadelphia Folk Festival

Visit Montgomery County Lands Trust at the Philadelphia Folk Festival where you can hear great music, support a legendary tradition, and revel in the beautiful outdoor setting. The 49th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival takes place at Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township. Featured acts include Jeff Tweedy (from Wilco), Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy among the nearly 75 acts presented. Tickets start at $44 dollars and can be purchased by visiting www.folkfest.org or calling 1-800-556-FOLK.

Become a Tree Tender in 2010!

Become part of the "growing" TreeVitalize initiative, an effort led by Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to increase tree cover and the many benefits that trees offer us.

Tree Tenders empowers concerned residents to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for their local tree canopy. Participate in eight hours of hands-on training that covers tree biology, identification, planting, proper care, and working with your community. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) in collaboration with Penn State Cooperative Extension developed this course for citizens and experts alike. Since 1993, over 3500 community volunteers from 200 Pennsylvania neighborhoods have become trained Tree Tenders.

For more information, contact:
(Philadelphia) Mindy Maslin at 215-988-8844, mmaslin@pennhort.org
(Bucks, Chester, Delaware, & Montgomery counties) Barley Van Clief at 215-988-8793, bvanclief@pennhort.org
(Berks County) Julianne Schieffer at 610-489-4315 or jxs51@psu.edu

The course offers ISA, PA LA, PLNA and Act 48 ceus.

Montgomery County Lands Trust offers a variety of educational programs for the county's residents to learn the importance of land preservation and the benefits of thoughtful growth. While most programs are open to the public at large, Montgomery County Lands Trust tailors workshops for specific groups, including farmers, high school students, lawyers, municipal officials, and more.

To find out more about our programs, call us at 215-513-0100 or contact us.

After the Flush: Waste Water Treatment and Land Conservation
Balancing Growth: Cities, Towns, and Countrysides
Conservation Easements: A Seminar for Attorneys and Estate Planners
Economic Benefits of Greenways and Trails: Ed McMahon, The Conservation Fund
Farmland Preservation Forum
Growing Greener: Putting Conservation into Local Codes
How Should Our Community Grow: A Mock Township Meeting
Keep Farming-Conference for farmers and the farm community
Land Use and Zoning Workshop
Open Space Preservation in the Land Development Process
Riparian Buffers: Living Along the Stream
Small Green Jewels: Open Space Projects for Highly Developed Communities
The Facts Tell the Story: How to Appeal Your Reassessment
To Sell or Save the Family Farm: Farmland Preservation and Open Space
Tools for Municipal Officials: How to Save Open Space
Trees & Urban Design: Green Infrastructure - Tom Hylton
Youth Environmental Saturday: A Conference for High School Students