following steps in mind when creating a naturescape in your yard or community:

1-Visit "wild" places and naturescaped sites and imagine how these landscapes would fit in your yard.

2-Educate yourself. Learn about native plants and basic design and care concepts. Attend workshops, and read plant and design books. There are plenty of experts within minutes of Aston.

3-When you are ready to develop a site plan, choose a small, viewable site. When planning, consider maintenance, water, gardening, and feeder access. Know the existing conditions of the area shade/sun, wet/dry, wind patterns, drainage, existing plants and animals. Once you develop a plan and you have obtained any necessary permits, you are ready to gather your material and begin.

Municipal News 

Get out & vote….
May primary elections are May 15, get out and vote! Voting locations are:

Holiday trash collection….
Monday May 28 is Memorial Day. No trash collection or recycling services will be provided on Memorial Day. Trash collection and recycling for Monday May 28^th will be scheduled for Tuesday May 29^th. The township offices will be closed on Monday May 28^th and reopen Tuesday May 29^th. No second pickup on Monday the 28^th or Tuesday the 29^th.

Camp Rainbow begins in June…
Camp Rainbow is located at the Aston Community Center (Rick Owsley Field House) and is held every Monday through Friday, 9 am to 12 Noon, beginning June 25 and ending August 4.  (The camp will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 for the holiday.)  Registration deadline is June 20, 2007.  For more information on this yearly summer camp offering, please contact Dottie Kornafel at 610-494-1636.

WEST NILE VIRUS season is fast approaching …..
SKEETER   BEATERS are the following suggestions for keeping the virus at bay:          

·         Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or other water-holding containers on your property

·         Pay attention to discarded tires on your property

·         Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that are left outdoors

·         Clean clogged roof gutters

·         Turn over wading pools when not in use

·         Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish

·         Clean and chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used; and

·         Use landscaping to eliminate standing water on your property.

  Meeting and Special Events

May 3, 2007 (Thursday) 6:30pm
Aston Lions Club Dinner Meeting
St. James Episcopal
Concord Road

May 3, 2007 (Thursday) 7pm
Aston Lioness Club 
Board Meeting
Aston Community Center

May 7, 2007 (Monday) 6:30pm
Public Works Committee Meeting
Aston Township Municipal Building

May 7, 2007  (Monday) 7:30pm
New Construction Committee Meeting
Aston Township Municipal Building