On November 11, Penn State Extension will host a hybrid workshop in its Home Gardening Series entitled, “Creating A Garden That Welcomes Wildlife.”

Join Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly as he tells his story of incrementally transforming his one-third acre suburban garden, with an abundance of non-native and some invasive plants, into a diverse, functioning landscape more suited to provide habitat for the declining insects, birds, and wildlife that share our planet.

He will discuss native plants, nativars, and design tips to create beauty and a functional landscape.

You will learn--

-- The science between the paradigm shift from a lawn-dominant landscape to one suited for wildlife

-- Creating a balance between the use of natives, nativars, and non-native plants

-- Tips learned during the incremental change

Participants can attend the event either in person or virtually. Attendees will learn how to bring wildlife to their garden and what plants will provide the best habitat.

The in-person event will be held at the Olewine Nature Center in Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, Dauphin County from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Click Here to register and for more information.

Upcoming Extension Educational Opportunities:

-- September 28: Dive Deeper Water Education Summit - Harrisburg

-- September 30: Riparian Buffer Maintenance - Dauphin County

-- October 4: Webinar - On-Lot Septic Systems and Groundwater Quality

-- October 28: Water Ways On Wheels - A Bike Tour In Lancaster County

-- October 30: Safe Drinking Water Clinic - Private Water Wells - Forest County

-- November 8: Webinar - Nitrogen In Groundwater, Where It Comes From, Health Risks

-- Penn State Extension Online Water Courses

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-- Penn State Master Watershed Steward Coordinator Erin Frederick Honored By Lehigh Valley Business Council  [PaEN]

-- Penn State Extension Future Master Watershed Steward Program Scaling Up  [PaEN]

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[Posted: September 22, 2023]

9/25/2023