Upcoming Events
May 2013
This workshop will help participants to interpret and understand the results of water testing that has been done by a lab, whether for pre-gas well drilling or from routine testing of private water supplies.
This workshop will help participants to interpret and understand the results of water testing that has been done by a lab, whether for pre-gas well drilling or from routine testing of private water supplies.
June 2013
Encourages children to learn about nature and explore the world around them.
Join Greg Hoover, Penn State’s Ornamental Entomology Extension Specialist, and Gary Moorman, Penn State’s Plant Pathology Extension Specialist, for an informative session on woody ornamental insect and disease problems in the landscape. This is a hands-on, interactive session as we walk the grounds of Sherwood Oaks. Pesticide Credits and Continuing Education Units will be awarded.
July 2013
The Mercer County Master Gardeners are sponsoring a bus trip on Monday, July 22 to Wednesday, July 24, 2013. The bus will leave the Mercer County Extension office at 6:00 a.m. promptly. We will be returning on Wednesday, July 24 at 8:30 p.m. (time tentative).
Home canning can provide quality, nutritious food for your family, and be a satisfying and rewarding experience. However, improperly canned foods can be a source of frustration, wasted food, money and time; serious illness and even death.
August 2013
ServSafe®, a nationally-recognized certification program, offers valuable instruction to help reduce problems caused by food mishandling.
Class Dates: August 5 and 7, 2013; Exam: August 13, 2013 at 9:30 AM-12:00 PM; Registration Deadline: July 29, 2013
Class Dates: August 20 and 27, 2013; Exam: August 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: August 16, 2013
October 2013
Class Dates: October 31 and November 7, 2013; Exam: November 7, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: October 25, 2013
November 2013
Class Dates: November 13 and 20, 2013; Exam: November 20, 2013 at 1:00 PM; Registration Deadline: November 8, 2013
