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The Penn State Extension office in Pittsburgh has been fielding daily phone calls from residents who discovered woolly adelgid on their native Eastern hemlocks.
“The good news is that hemlock woolly adelgid can be managed fairly easily in the residential landscape,” said Brian Wolyniak, Penn State Extension educator in Pittsburgh.
First, homeowners have to identify the woolly adelgid, which this time of year looks like tiny tufts of cotton running along the underside of hemlock branches.
Hemlocks can also be plagued by elongate hemlock scale, which appears as light-colored spots on the needles. Both are treated differently, Wolyniak said. If in doubt, contact your county Penn State Extension office or a tree care company.
What to do this week, from JFilm to Earth Day to a Fashion Revolution
Monday, April 19: Ellie’s Pet Pantry at 1101 Western Ave.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Humane Animal Rescue is making sure Pittsburgh canines don’t go hungry. Dog parents in need can drive up to the North Side site where staff will load vehicles with free dog food.
Photo courtesy of Humane Animal Rescue.
Monday, April 19: Fashion Revolution Week
Various times
Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the planet’s most egregious polluters? Help slow down fast fashion during this weeklong festival hosted by Style412. Focused on sustainable and ethical solutions, the online and in-person lineup includes a Mending Happy Hour, Style Swap, Virtual Studio Tours and more. The local movement is honoring the 1,134 garment workers killed in the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh.
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Arconic has a research center in Upper Burrell and a building and systems business site in Cranberry.
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Pittsburgh-area nonprofits were among organizations worldwide benefiting from $360,000 in grants from the Arconic Foundation promoting environmental sustainability and social equity.
Arconic, an Alcoa spinoff with roots in the Alle-Kiski Valley, is headquartered in Pittsburgh. It has a research center in Upper Burrell and a building and systems business site in Cranberry. About 800 residents are employed at the three local sites, Arconic spokeswoman Tracie Gliozzi said.