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March 11 Webinar On Lawn Care For Clean Water, Penn State Extension

The Penn State Extension will host a March 11 webinar on Residential Stormwater Solutions - Lawn Care for Clean Water from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Managing stormwater runoff is a critical responsibility for anyone who cares for property, particularly in Pennsylvania’s diverse landscapes.

Unlike forests and meadows, traditional lawns offer limited environmental benefits and can contribute to runoff and pollution.

However, by adopting water-friendly lawn care strategies, homeowners can minimize these impacts and support healthier watersheds.

This session will explore practical approaches such as downsizing lawns, fine-tuning fertilization, mastering mowing techniques, preventing soil compaction, and implementing effective pest management.

Join us to learn how small changes in lawn care can make a big difference in reducing stormwater runoff and protecting local water quality.

Who is this for?

This webinar series is for anyone who owns or manages residential property, including:

-- Single-family detached homes

-- Multifamily housing structures

-- Condominiums/HOA members

-- Apartment dwellers who care for open space outside their building

-- Anyone interested in learning more about small scale stormwater best management practices

What will you learn?

-- How to downsize your lawn without getting rid of it completely

-- Why you should soil test before fertilizing

-- Grass fertilizing and mowing tips that benefit water quality

-- Water friendly pest management techniques

Click Here to register and for more information.

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

Upcoming Extension Events

February 24-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Webinar Series: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 101 For Farmers. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

February 25-- Penn State Extension Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Webinar - Biosecurity Essentials. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

February 26-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 7 of 9) - Healthy Woods - Common Insects and Diseases. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

February 26-- Penn State Extension Water Cooler Talk Webinar - Quality Of PA Roadside Springs. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

February 27-- Penn State Extension To Host Webinar: General Update Of Large-Scale Solar In Pennsylvania. 11:00 to Noon.

March 3-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Practices To Mitigate Flooding & Drought. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 4-- Penn State Extension Webinar On Residential Stormwater Solutions - Rainwater Catchment Systems. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 5-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 8 of 9) - Converting Lawns to Natural Areas (Meadows and Woods). 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

March 6-- Penn State Extension Hosts Lawn To Meadow Conversions Webinar. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 10-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Tile Drainage In Pennsylvania. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 11-- Penn State Extension (7 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Hazard Tree Analysis. Noon and 7:00 p.m.

March 11-- Penn State Extension Webinar On Lawn Care For Clean Water. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 12-- Penn State Extension Woods In Your Backyard Series (Part 9 of 9) - Putting Your Knowledge To Work - What’s Your Plan? Map it Out. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

March 13-- DCNR, Penn State Extension Forest Health, Insect, Disease Update Webinar, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

March 17-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Where Does Water Go? Watersheds & Mapping. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 19-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (1 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 24-- Penn State Extension Ag Water Series Webinar: Countywide Clean Water Plans - Beyond 2025. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 26-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (2 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.

March 29-- Penn State Extension In-Person Rain Barrel Discovery Workshop, Lebanon County 11:00 to Noon

April 1-3-- Penn State ACAP Ag Conservation Con 2025 - Harrisburg

April 2-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (3 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.

April 8-- Penn State Extension (8 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Forest Resilience Scorecard for PA. Noon and 7:00 p.m.

April 9-- Penn State Extension Pond Management Series (4 of 4). Noon to 1:00 p.m.

May 13-- Penn State Extension (9 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - Tree Nuts in Pennsylvania. Noon and 7:00 p.m.

May 13-15-- Save the Date: DCNR Watershed Forestry Summit

June 10-- Penn State Extension (10 of 10) Pennsylvania Forests Webinar Seminar Series - The Use of Slash Walls to Exclude Deer and Regenerate Native Forest Tree Species. Noon and 7:00 p.m.

September 25-- Penn State Extension Dive Deeper Summit For Water Educators. Harrisburg.

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