Environment

Cumberland County and East Pennsboro Township offer a wide array of opportunities to enjoy natural beauty. The Conodoguinet Creek and Susquehanna River are great natural habitats for birds, plants and fish, and Blue Mountain (which you can see in the picture above) offers great hiking along the Appalachian Trail

The links below show area’s where you can observe nature and learn more about protecting the environment we live in.




		Arboretum Clean Up The Township Environmental Advisory Council is holding a volunteer clean up day in the Arboretum. We will remove select invasive plant species from the arboretum hoping to expand the number of beautiful native spring flowers. We are looking for adult volunteers. Please wear sturdy shoes, gloves and sunscreen! For planning purposes, please call the Recreation Department at 909-5630 if you will be joining us.




		Satellite View of Pine Hill Arboretum

Conodoguinet Creek Clean-Up

The Township’s Environmental Advisory Council will hold its annual clean-up of the Conodoguinet Creen from 9am to Noon on August 7th. Volunteers should wear study creen shoes , sunscreen, gloves, carry bug repellant. We will meet at Ridley Park, 1625 Matthew Road. Volunteers will remove debris from the creek bottom and bands. Call the Recreation Department 909-5630 with any questions.


	East Pennsboro Township Green Resources Map

	Cumberland County Water Trail Link

	Recycling

	Environmental Futures Planning

	Appalachian Trail Conservancy


	Questions about Recreation? Call or email Cheri Matter Director 717-909-5630 or email recreation@eastpennsboro.net


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