On September 5, Penn State Extension will host a webinar on Watershed Friendly Native Planting from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Watershed-friendly native plants are beautifully adapted to local climate and soil conditions, often requiring less water and maintenance compared to non-native species.

By incorporating these plants into your garden, you not only enhance your yard’s natural beauty but also contribute to the health of the local watershed.

Join Master Watershed Stewards to discover the importance of native plants in promoting soil health, improving water quality, and supporting native wildlife. Learn how you can make a positive impact on your environment right from your own backyard!

Planting strategies and maintenance tips for native plant plugs purchased through the Watershed Friendly Native Plant Kit sale, along with other relevant information for all audiences, will be discussed during this one-hour webinar.

Who is this for?

-- Anyone interested in native plants

-- Anyone who purchased native plant plugs from the Watershed-Friendly Native Plant sale

-- Anyone interested in supporting a healthy environment where they live

What will you learn?

-- Importance of native plants

-- Garden siting and preparation

-- Plug planting and maintenance

Click Here to register and for more information.

Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn about many more educational opportunities.

Upcoming Events

-- NOW: Penn State Master Watershed Stewards Offer Native Trees, Shrubs In Annual Fundraiser

-- August 13-15:  Penn State Ag Progress Days To Feature 400+ Commercial & Educational Exhibits; Field Demos; Forest Management; Stream Buffers Tour In Centre County [PaEN]

-- August 16: -- American Chestnut Foundation Hosts Webinar On Adaptive Silviculture For Climate Change: Exploring Options For Sustaining Eastern Forests  [PaEN]

-- August 22: Manada Conservancy Hosts Aug. 22 Summer Native Plant Sale In Dauphin County

-- August 23: In-Person Managing Invasive Plants Full-Day Penn State Extension Workshop In State College  [PaEN]

-- August 27-- Penn State Extension 5-Part Backyard Stream Repair Webinar Series Starting Aug. 27

-- August 27: Penn State Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Hosts 3-Part Conservation Cornerstone Webinar Series For Ag Professionals Starting Aug. 27  [PaEN]

-- August 28: Penn State Extension Aug. 28 Webinar - Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen Sulfide In Private Water Supply Systems  [PaEN]

-- September 5: Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Watershed Friendly Native Planting  [PaEN]

-- September 6: Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Classic Biological Control Of PA Invasive Species  [PaEN]

-- September 10: Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Proper Native Tree Planting For Long-Term Success  [PaEN]

-- September 10--  Penn State Extension (1 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Using Geographic Information Systems to Track Management and Assess Attributes of Forested  Property.  Noon and 7:00 p.m.

-- September 19-- Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Cumberland County Gardening With Nature - Stormwater-Friendly Lawn Care Workshop.  Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th Street in Camp Hill.  7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

-- September 24: Penn State Extension Hosts Webinar On Community Forestry - TreeKeeper - A Tool For Tree Canopy Management  [PaEN]

Resource Links:

-- Penn State Extension Watershed Friendly PA Certification

-- Penn State Extension: Why Did My Young Riparian Buffer Tree Die?

-- Penn State Extension: Guide Provides Advice On Managing Spotted Lanternfly

-- Penn State Extension: Shade Tree Commission Spotlight - Lewisburg Borough

-- Penn State Extension: High School Students Learn About Tree Care

-- Penn State Extension: Arborist Short Course Series Starting Oct. 7

-- Penn State Extension: Is That Vine Damaging My Tree?

Related Articles:

-- State Conservation Commission Now Accepting Applications For $13 Million In REAP Farm Conservation Tax Credits - First-come, First-Served  [PaEN]

-- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Now Accepting Applications For Watershed Restoration, Improvement Grants; 2 Applicant Webinars Coming Up  [PaEN]

-- Western PA Coalition For Abandoned Mine Reclamation Receives Additional Funding For Quick Response Mine Drainage Treatment Project Emergency Repairs  [PaEN]

-- PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Aug. 21 Online Community Engagement And Climate Resilience Planning Workshop  [PaEN]

-- Schuylkill Action Network To Hold Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Bus Tour On Sept. 5  [PaEN]

-- Penn State Extension Hosts Sept. 5 Webinar On Watershed Friendly Native Planting  [PaEN]

NewsClips:

-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: Early Data Shows Benefits Of Analog Beaver Dam Effort In Stream Management At Susquehanna University - By Jay Scholfield, Summer Intern

-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: 29 Students Split Across 2 Day Explore Wellsboro State Park In HERYN Environmental Education Expansion Program

-- Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Blog: Adaptive Kayak Launch Added At Montour Preserve To Help More People Access Lake Chillisquaque In Montour County

-- Centre Daily Times: 2 Dams Are Being Removed On Spring Creek; What To Know About The Projects

-- PA Resources Council What’s Up, Watershed: Cool Waters - How Trees Help To Protect Pennsylvania’s State Fish The Brook Trout

-- Erie Times: Dog Owners Take Precautions As Harmful Algal Blooms Thrive In Erie County Waters

[Posted: August 7, 2024]

8/12/2024