The owners of Capricious LLC provided goats to Oakmont during the past few summers to maintain overgrown vegetation along the Allegheny River bank. Now it is our turn to help them by providing gourds for goats. The munch
bunch loves to eat gourds, and with Halloween tomorrow, the Borough of Oakmont is hosting the 3rd Annual gourd drive, so residents can dispose of their gourds after they are no longer useful.
A gourd is any fruit or seed that grows inside of a shell or peel, whether it be the pumpkin, squash, watermelon, or in the cucumber family. Gourds are very high in vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, fiber, and potassium. They also contain antioxidants that help protect goats from free radicals that cause cancer. Gourds also help improve their blood circulation, boost immune system, aid with digestion, improve eyesight, lessen the effects of poison hemlock ingestion, and buffer action against stomach acidity. Gourds are a great source of nutrition for goats and are enjoyed by most. Just be sure to clean and prepare the gourds properly before disposing them into the collection bin. No painted pumpkins please.
Gourd collection site: 3 Ann Street, Oakmont, PA 15139. Receptacles will be provided for gourd collection between Monday, November 4, 2024, until Monday, December 2, 2024.