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Westmoreland Conservation District Holds Pedaling for Conservation Event

Written by Shannon Wehinger on . Posted in Conservation District Project Spotlight, Fundraising

Photo provided by WCD.

It was a beautiful day for a ride along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail (WHT) at the Westmoreland Conservation District’s first Pedaling for Conservation Bike Ride.

Participants brought their own bikes and enjoyed an easy, 8-mile (round trip) ride on one of the area’s most popular recreation spots. The participants stopped at multiple sites along the trail to hear from speakers about stormwater management, streambank stabilization, and invasive plants and learn about local history.

The event was the idea of Emil Bove, Westmoreland Conservation District Board Member, PACD 1st Vice President, and avid cyclist. Sponsors for the event included Westmoreland Heritage Trail, Turtle Creek Watershed Association, Bove Engineering, and Flat Tire Co. Bike Shop.