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A 4-H geocache has been established in the Mt. Pisgah County Park in Bradford County. This is for those 4-H members that are participating in the Bradford or Tioga County orienteering/GPS project.
The bi-annual Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center Grower Field Day will be held Wednesday July 13th, 2011. The Field Day program will start at 1:00 pm and conclude with a barbecue dinner at 5:30 pm. Concurrent research and educational sessions will be held throughout the afternoon. A registration form is in the attached pdf.
Plant, weed, hoe, cultivate, water, plant, fertilize, water. . . .No time to stop and take a close look for pests and diseases? Take a few minutes. It could save your crop.
Age Wave: An Intergenerational Workshop at Penn State’s 4-H Leadership Conference By Ee Ching (Candice) Ng, graduate student in the New Media program at Penn State’s School of Visual Arts
Last week we observed the first brown marmorated stink bug egg masses and young nymphs in orchards, although the majority of the adults are still in surrounding areas of the orchards, feeding and reproducing on ornamental plants and woods. It appears that while the feeding on stone fruit was mostly concentrated on fruit, on apples the feeding happened mostly on foliage and growing shoots.
Sporadic trap captures. Many areas captures are slowing and sprays may be avoided, but some hot spots are showing up.
Thirty six Bucks County 4-H sewing club members spent a day in May participating in educational and community service workshops while attending County Fashion Revue.
Iguanas, parrots and manatees, oh my. Most people never get to touch any of these exotic animals, but Sarah Taubenberger spent a summer touching and helping these creatures and many more. transferring to University Park.
Penn State Extension Philadelphia "We're on Target" 4-H Archery Club participated in the Regional 4-H Archery Shoot
The Penn State Extension of Franklin County is proud to take part of the statewide effort Harvest 4-Health. This afterschool program provides youth the opportunity to learn healthy lifestyle choices.
The Penn State Extension of Franklin County is proud to take part of the statewide effort Harvest 4-Health. This afterschool program provides youth the opportunity to learn healthy lifestyle choices.
The Penn State Extension of Franklin County welcomes you to come and work hands-on in the Preserving the Harvest Series. The classes offered within this series are Water Bath Canning, Canning Under Pressure, and Freezing and Drying. Cost will be $15 for each workshop and $40 total for entire series.
Penn State Extension Philadelphia "We're on Target" 4-H Archery Club participated in the Regional 4-H Archery Shoot
Considering Sustainable Field Crop Production? Friday’s ‘Triad Field Day’ featured 3 Penn State research projects and showcased an array of sustainable practices.
Teaching youth about water is nothing new. Water is part of national academic standards for US school students and a frequent topic of discussion at nature centers, summer camps and other out of school learning opportunities.
‘Introduction to Organic Vegetable Production’ students gathered at The Seed Farm this past Saturday to learn common weeds and how to exploit aspects of the weeds’ ecology to manage the weeds organically. Representatives from Green Heron Tools, LLC, explained the body mechanics and ergonomics necessary to get the job done without breaking your back.
‘Introduction to Organic Vegetable Production’ students gathered at The Seed Farm this past Saturday to learn common weeds and how to exploit aspects of the weeds’ ecology to manage the weeds organically. Representatives from Green Heron Tools, LLC, explained the body mechanics and ergonomics necessary to get the job done without breaking your back.
Topics for the spring 2011 newsletter include: Intergenerational Workshop at Penn State's 4-H Leadership Conference, Relative Caregivers Rock!, Journal of intergenerational Relationships and other reports & resources
Workshops offered at the annual 4-H Leadership conference aimed at stimulating vibrant discussion about how different generations view and experience the world
