lawrence county conservation

October 9, 2024

Composting & Rain Barrel Workshop Planned

The Lawrence County Conservation District and the Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department are partnering on a workshop about about rain barrels, stormwater management, backyard composting, rain gardens and more! Not only will you learn how to collect and use these resources, but you’ll also learn about their importance to you, your community, your climate and your environment. The class is set for Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership (LCCAP), 1745 Frew Mill Road, New Castle, PA – Building #7. Drive through the main gates and…

April 15, 2024

Ellwood City Earth Day Celebration This Saturday!

The annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20th at Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This year’s Earth Day celebration will feature a Trashion Show and an Art Show. Shows are open to the public and winners will receive a cash prize. To enter, please contact the Lawrence County Conservation District on their Facebook page or at the email address listed below. Participants for the Trashion Show can sign up by April 16th by visiting the Lawrence County Conservation District Facebook page or by contacting Jillian Court at ecce1892@gmail.com to…

February 26, 2024

Ellwood City Earth Day Event Committee Seeks Vendors

The annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20th at Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The planning committee is seeking vendors to sell environmentally friendly products. Vendor products from previous years include goats milk soaps, rug rags, reusable tupperware, wood crafts, beeswax lotion bars, soaps, candles, plants, jams, herbs, goats milk lotion, and skincare products. In addition to the vendors, the event will have food, a Trashion show, an Art Show, musicians, and activities for children. Wild World of Animals will be returning with exotic animals at 1:15pm. A horse…

February 27, 2023

Ellwood City Earth Day Event Committee Seeks Vendors

The annual Lawrence County Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 22nd at Ewing Park, Ellwood City from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The planning committee is seeking vendors to sell environmentally friendly products. Vendor products from previous years include goats milk soaps, rug rags, reusable tupperware, wood crafts, beeswax lotion bars, soaps, candles, plants, jams, herbs, goats milk lotion, and skincare products. It is free of cost for vendors to set up at the event! In addition to the vendors, the event will have food provided by INMETCO, a Trashion show, an Art Show, musicians, and childrens activities. Wild…

November 18, 2022

Lawrence County Offering Energy Conservation & Waste Reduction Workshop

The Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department has announced a new workshop in December. Learn how to ‘green’ your home through energy conservation and waste reduction with money saving and climate tips. The workshop is schedule to take place Thursday, December 1st from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse Annex. The annex is the former church across from the courthouse, using the Milton Street Entrance which is the one facing the Courthouse, located at 430 Court Street, New Castle, PA 16101. The workshop plans to demonstrate how you can make a positive difference for your wallet AND environment…