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Re: GWA Story Tour

This is a definite way to get photographs you wouldn't be able  to get 
otherwise.
 
 
Mrs. Know It All of "The Organic Gardeners"
Author "Eat Your  Roses" Pansies, Lavender and 49 other Delicious Flowers
GWA Region 2  Director

Join us in Pittsburgh, Pa. for the 66th GWA Annual Symposium  Aug. 8-11th, 
2014!

"There's a few things I've learned in life: always  throw salt over your 
left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant  lavender for good 
luck, and fall in love whenever you can" 
Practical  Magic  

 
In a message dated 7/11/2014 5:46:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
phyllis@landscapedesignstudio.com writes:

Hello  all,
If you are attending the GWA symposium in Pittsburgh and will be in  town 
on Friday morning, you are invited to join me for the Pittsburgh River  
Restoration tree tour on bikes. Here are the details:

Over the last  decade Pittsburghâs riverfronts have become a hub of 
activity for recreation,  ecological restoration, and commuting. Join GWA member 
Phyllis Gricus along  with staff members from both Tree Pittsburgh and Western 
Pennsylvania  Conservancy on the GWA story ride. 

This will be a two hour, easy to  moderate ride on mostly flat trails and 
roads. Bikes, helmets, locks and water  will be provided. Limited to 
twenty-five participants. Sign up  early.

Tour Highlights:

Landscape enhancements along the  Allegheny and Monongahela riverfronts
Corridor plantings in downtown  Pittsburgh
A loop around Point State Park to view over two acres of  restored 
woodlands and cool cool off in the spray of the fountainâa dramatic  focal point of 
the city skyline.

Meet: 8:15  Lobby of the Westin  
Depart: 9:00 am from Golden Triangle bike rental
Return: 11:00 am to  Golden Triangle bike rental

Weâll meet in the lobby of our host hotel  for a short walk to Golden 
Triangle Bike rental which is located at 600 1st  Avenue. There, we will be 
outfitted with great new bikes, helmets, locks and  water bottles and support 
services. Tandem bikes are available too. You may  make your reservation online 
at:  http://www.bikepittsburgh.com/bikes-and-rates

Cost: $20.00 
GWA  members wishing to rent bicycles at any other time during your stay 
will  receive a 15% discount. Just mention the GWA discount when booking 
directly  with Golden Triangle Bike Rental. 412-600-0675 

Please email me,  Phyllis@LandscapeDesignStudio.com to let me know if youâ
ll be joining in on  the fun! 

Tell your friends! Looking forward to seeing you in the  'burg!
Phyllis
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