Cool Links and Resources
for Plants, Gardening, Landscapes, Nature, Conservation, and the Environment
Audobon Naturalist Society of the Central Atlantic States - The largest and oldest independent environmental organization in the Washington, DC region. A pioneer in linking conservation activities with environmental education, ANS:
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Assoc., Inc. - Information and tools to help you understand the importance of native plants and to learn how to make them part of your own landscape.
GCFP Natural Disasters: US & International - National School Garden's Program, Blue Star Memorial Markers, Habibtat for Humanity Landscaping, Worl d Gardening & Natural Disasters, Operation Wildflower, Land Trust, Penny Pines Reforestation Program, THe Great Sunflower Project.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, Inc. - Leaders in raptor conservation science and education, and by maintaining Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, provides a model observation, research and education facility.
Historic Bethlehem Partnership - Bringing the Bethlehem's rich heritage and the history of its Moravian founders to life.
Landscaping Design Ideas - Hundreds of google images
Pennsylvania Resources Council - Since 1939, one of the Commonwealth's oldest citizen action environmental organizations. A state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling. Additional focus on litter and visual blight prevention, watershed awareness, and composting.
The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania - Volunteer organization of over 6,000 women, men and youth who share interests in gardening, civic beautification, floral design, conservation of natural resources, environmental and legislative issues through local clubs
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society - Events, activities and publications for novice gardeners, experienced horticulturists, and flower lovers of all ages.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map - From The United States National Arboretum.
Wildlands Conservancy - Wildlands Conservancy has been working to preserve, protect, restore, and enhance the land, water, ecological, and recreational resources of the Lehigh Valley and the Lehigh River valley. River Guides, Environmental Education Teaching Assistants, and Native Plant Volunteers wanted.