‘Shop local, save land' guide out now

MILFORD — Our region’s local land trust, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, will launch its Shop Local, Save Land Guide to Wood Products, Professionals and Resources on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 1:30 to 2 p.m., during the Festival of Wood at Grey Towers National Historic Site, in Milford. Following the launch reception, where the newly printed 20-page guide will be available, at 2 p.m. the Conservancy will host the free program “Money CAN Grow on Trees,” which outlines the economic benefits of sustainable woodlands. The Conservancy’s Shop Local, Save Land Guide to Wood Products joins its popular guide to farms and farm markets published earlier this summer. “By promoting our region’s local wood and farm products as an excellent economic choice for local citizens and visitors, we are helping to sustain of our vital forestlands and farms,” says Sue Currier, Executive Director of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. Complimentary copies of the Shop Local, Save Land series of publications are being distributed through many fine shops, restaurants, lodging facilities, visitors centers and conservation organizations in the Upper Delaware region, or may be found at the PA office of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, at 508 River Street, in Hawley. For more information about the Delaware Highlands Conservancy visit www.delawarehighlands.org or call 570-226-3164. For more information about the 2009 wood products or farm guides visit www.shoplocalsaveland.com .