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Lynn Township EAC readies for Bird Town recognition, plans native garden and subcommittee
Summary
The Lynn Township Environmental Advisory Council will be formally welcomed into the Bird Town program at the Oct. 9 BOS meeting; members plan a native garden at Ontelaunee Park and will form a Bird Town subcommittee to coordinate signs, outreach and property-owner participation.
The Lynn Township Environmental Advisory Council on Aug. 21 prepared for formal recognition by the Bird Town program and assigned tasks to support local habitat efforts. Heidi Shiver will welcome the township to Bird Town at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 9, when the council is expected to receive program signs and a photo opportunity. The EAC scheduled an introductory Zoom with Shiver for Sept. 18 to learn program details and next steps.
The council voted (by consensus during New Business) to create a Bird Town subcommittee; Kathryn Townsend, EAC member, and Rob Sayre, EAC member, were assigned to lead the subcommittee. Council members noted that township property owners may apply for Bird Town’s “Bird Friendly Habitat” sign for $30 through the Pennsylvania Audubon program, and discussed outreach to encourage participation.
Rob Sayre, EAC member, volunteered to organize a native garden project at Ontelaunee Park to complement the Bird Town designation. The council recorded the assignment and asked Sayre to draft a proposal outlining the garden’s scope and required maintenance. The group also listed outreach steps including social media setup and direct contacts with local organizations to recruit volunteers.
The meeting minutes show no public comment during this item; the council’s actions are preparatory and will return to the Board of Supervisors for any approvals tied to township-managed property or use of park space.
