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1. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Meg Deak, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Woolwich Observer

   Eco book club is back again (opens the original)

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   Every other month from September to June, community members gather at the Elmira library branch for a unique book club focused on non-fiction environmental literature. The initiative was launched in 2024 by Tricia Brubacher, a member of the Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee (TWEEC). Her goal was to create a community outreach project that sparks meaningful conversations about the planet. “There’s many different ways to tackle big problems,” Brubacher said, emphasizin

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2. Article · Jul 16, 2026 · Meg Deak, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Woolwich Observer

   Elmira couple opts for the unconventional with their lawn (opens the original)

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   There is a growing divide in the modern gardening community: naturalize and embrace the wilder side of nature, or manicure and maintain a perfectly orderly lawn. For Katharina Richter and Clark Koch, the homeowners of 254 Arthur St. S. in Elmira, the decision was simple. After purchasing their property years ago, they decided to transform their conventional yard into a thriving urban forest. Over the years, they have introduced a diverse array of flora, including sugar maples, yellow birch, butt

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