McCandless has earned Bird Town Pennsylvania’s 96th designation, recognizing the community’s ongoing commitment to conservation, sustainability and creating a healthier environment for people and wildlife. McCandless has earned a new distinction—and this one has wings. It has officially been named Pennsylvania’s 96th Bird Town—joining a growing network of communities working to create healthier, more sustainable environments for birds, wildlife and people. For McCandless, the

Richland Township’s designation as the 100th Bird Town in PA highlights a growing commitment to conservation and community. In a milestone moment for both conservation and community pride, Richland Township has been named a Bird Town by Bird Town Pennsylvania—a designation that reflects years of grassroots effort and a growing statewide movement toward sustainability. Richland is the 100th Bird Town in the state. “It means the township is the ‘capstone’ of a decade-long movem

This center is an oasis of wildlife in the heart of a suburban area, providing a quick getaway to a natural plant and animal habitat. Located in the heart of Green Tree at the corner of Hillcrest Ave. and Crestmont Dr., the Green Tree Nature Center is easily accessible for a quick reset—whether an early-morning visit, a lunch break or an after-work walk to get your steps in. The 18-acre oasis features plenty of native plants and flora in its forested area, along with lots of

A guide to a few of the local garden nurseries where the season comes alive with colorful annuals, native perennials, flowering trees and more. East Beall’s Nursery Address: 9334 Saltsburg Road, Plum Contact: beallslandscaping.com, 412.793.6147 Beall’s is your go-to destination for all your gardening needs. The 7-acre nursery is home to hundreds of trees, shrubs and perennials. Stroll through a climate-controlled greenhouse to choose from countless varieties of flowering annu