Try to adhere to these Allen Township winter weather practices.

Clear around your trash and recycling containers. Do not place bags or containers in the street or on top of snow piles. Make sure all trash is bagged, but be mindful of where you place white garbage bags to avoid them being overlooked in the snow. Bring cans in after collection.

Missed pickups happen. Contact JP Mascaro at 1-800-333-4624 or the township office building at 610-262-7012 to report missed pickups.

Remove snow from around the fire hydrant on your property. Move vehicles, trailers, basketball hoops, etc., from the street during snow emergencies. Sidewalks should be cleared or covered with salt.

Snow emergencies will be posted on WFMZ.

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Begin the new year by enjoying Wildlands Conservancy’s newest nature preserve and first day hike, scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 1, 2025, at the northwest entrance at Black River Sanctuary, 1300 Black River Road, Bethlehem.

Led by Wildlands Conservancy President Chris Kocher, this easy-to-moderate hike offers an opportunity to explore the sanctuary. Kocher will share the history of the property and its connection to the area.

This event is free. Register online.

Contact Veronica Rosenberger atvrosenberger@wildlandspa.org with questions.

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Do you have an upcoming community, church or fundraising event happening in Allen and East Allen townships? Email the announcement to Jenn Rago at jennrago615@gmail.com.